Detroit 2008: Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Mitsubishi shows at Detroit the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart. The new Ralliart filled with a detuned version of the 4B11T pulled from the Evolution X, producing 235 hp and an unknown amount of torque.

Additionally, Mitsubishi has decided to fit the Twin Clutch-SST transmission, pulled from the high-power and high-priced Evo X MR. The TC-SST clicks off the shifts through a set of steering wheel mounted paddles and sends power to a full-time all-wheel-drive system equipped with Mitsubishi's Active Center Differential (ACD).

The exterior is so reminiscent of the Ralliart's big brother, the X.

Gallery: Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Spy Shots: 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Snapped

According to a poster at the EvolutionM.net forums, the car you see above is the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart.

The poster, who indicates that he works for Mitsubishi in California, says that the car was in the lot briefly but is now "on the way to an auto show." -Continued after the jump...

According to the poster, here are the pertinent stats:

Mitsubishi:
-230 - 240 turbocharged horsepower
-AWD
-5-speed manual gearbox or Twin Clutch SST available
-Recaro front seats
-Gunmetal-finish Lancer GTS wheels
-GTS rear wing
-Nav system available

In front, the Ralliart gets a unique fascia dominated by a large, chrome-rimmed grille opening. At the top right section of the grille itself, you can see the telltale Ralliart badge. He also states that there's Ralliart branding on the rear of the car, and some other posters have noted that this car appears to be equipped with the same HID headlamps as the Evo X.

Mitsubishi Releases Colt Ralliart Version-R Recaro Edition

Mitsubishi has offered up a new special edition of the JDM and Australia only pocket rocket, to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the launch of the Colt Ralliart Version-R.The Colt Ralliart Version-R Recaro Edition includes a set of Recaro buckets as standard equipment and sports a few extra details as well.The 5-speed's shift knob is the same one found in the Lancer Evolution IX and its hopped up 1.5L turbo-four makes 154 horsepower.