JEPANG, KOMPAS.com — Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution termasuk salah satu produk andalan Mitsubishi Motors Corp (MMC) di segmen sedan kompak. Seri ini bahkan menjadi ikon Mitsubishi di ajang reli dunia pada era 1990-an dengan Lancer Evo II dan III. Kini memasuki generasi ke-XI, pabrikan berlambang tiga berlian itu tetap mempertahankan cirinya sebagai sedan bertenaga gahar. Hanya, teknologinya sudah ramah lingkungan dengan mengusung sistem hybrid.
Mengutip Leftlanenews.com, akhir pekan lalu, hibrida yang diterapkan pada Evo XI teraplikasi dari PX-MiEV yang sempat dipamerkan dalam Tokyo Motor Show (TMS) tahun lalu. Motor listriknya diboyong dari i-MiEV dan dikombinasikan dengan mesin bensin 2,0L MIVEC turbo empat silinder bertenaga 320dk.
Fungsi motor listrik menjadi penggerak roda depan, sedangkan mesin bensin menyalurkan tenaganya ke roda belakang. Jadi, saat berjalan di dalam kota, motor listrik akan lebih dominan digunakan untuk menggerakkan mobil. Meski berteknologi hijau, ketangguhan Evo sebagai mobil bertenaga gahar masih dipertahankan. Buktinya, akselerasi 0-96 km/jam dicapai hanya dalam 4,5 detik.
Kelebihan mobil ini adalah mengamit sistem hybrid plug-in dan baterai ion-lithium yang mampu meningkatkan kemudahan berkendara. Selain itu, perangkat tersebut juga membuat konsumsi bahan bakar jauh lebih ekonomis.
Berbagai fitur lain yang tengah dipersiapkan antara lain active steering dan roll control suspension. Mitsubishi tampaknya baru akan meluncurkan produk Evo terbaru ini pada 2013.
Sabtu, 13 Februari 2010
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo XI Mengusung Teknologi Hibrida
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X
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The Evo X is offered in two trim levels. The entry-level GSR is offered with a five-speed manual transmission, Recaro Sport seats and Enkei wheels, as well as optional spoiler, HID headlights, and upgraded sound system.
The upgraded MR includes Mitsubishi's new Twin Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission (TC-SST), Eibach springs and Bilstein shock absorbers, lightweight brake rotors and BBS forged-alloy wheels, and extra sound insulation, as well as optional navigation, upgraded audio with Sirius Satellite reception, and leather seats.
Both trim levels feature the new all-aluminum 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder MIVEC4 motor producing 295 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque and Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) drive system.
The S-AWC system, which regulates torque and braking at each wheel includes a bevy of acronyms: ASC (Active Stability Control), ACD (Active Center Differential), AYC (Active Yaw Control) and Sport ABS, an ABS system designed for aggressive driving. The biggest difference over the outgoing car is the large number of yaw sensors included in the system, all designed to keep the Evo X on its intended path. The S-AWC system can be set for three different road surfaces: tarmac (standard), ice and gravel
The Twin Clutch SST on the MR appears similar to Audi/VW's DSG system; even and odd gears are on separate clutches for rapid-fire shifting and no torque loss between gears. Shifting of the TC-SST is controlled by alloy paddles on the steering wheel or the gear shift lever when in manual mode, and by the engine computer in automatic mode. The system has three modes: Normal, Sport and S-Sport, the latter providing the most aggressive, fast shifts.
Safety measures include the Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) unibody system to disperse energy in front and side impact collisions and protect the fuel system from rear impact, and front and side impact air bags, plus a driver's knee air bag.
