By putting an end to the Evolution line of
performance cars as we know them, Mitsubishi basically told fans of the rally
homologation special to take their business elsewhere. Sure, the automaker promised to
bring back the Evo as a crossover, which is as far removed from the Evo ethos
as can be. Imagine a toned-down production version of the e-Evolution Concept
with an electrified powertrain and that’s as close to a new Mitsubishi Evo
we’re going to get.
The good news is that if you don’t mind someone else
building you a Lancer Evolution, you might want to consider this rather
appealing Evo XI body kit built by Polish company Dytko Sport. Specializing in building parts
and components for Lancer Evo rally cars, the firm decided to build a successor
of the Lancer Evo X itself. Working with UK-based subsidiary Proto Cars, Dytko
Sport created a body kit that fits the bill and incorporates Mitsubishi’s
Dynamic Shield design language.
It fits the Lancer Evo X body quite nicely and could
pass as an official effort. And even though underneath lies an Evo X, which
isn’t a bad looking car itself, this one follows Mitsubishi’s new design
language very closely.
Of course, Dytko Sport’s Lancer Edition R could use a little polishing around the edges. But the work
that has gone into it clearly deserves praise. The car features a custom hood,
unique bumpers, a roof scoop, wide-body panels and a massive rear wing and
diffuser.
The front end is clearly better executed than the
rear, which features similar taillights to the Jaguar XE. We don’t have any
photos of the interior, but it seems to be rally-ready with a full roll cage,
front bucket racing seats, and no rear bench. There’s no word on performance
upgrades just yet, but the 2.0-liter turbocharged four should put out at least
280 PS and as much as 367 PS, depending on
the specs of the donor car.
