This Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII is a sought-after Japanese saloon, which has been imported to Australia and fitted with some high-performance modifications. Under the bonnet sits the 2.0-litre turbocharged ‘4G63T’ inline-four, now producing around 238kW, driving all four wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. The car has reportedly covered around 12,000 km since being acquired by the seller in 2017, reportedly benefiting from garage storage when not in use. The odometer shows 114,844 km. This Evo VIII is finished in white, with black door mirror caps and a carbon-fibre rear wing blade, over a black and grey synthetic suede-trimmed interior, featuring textured blue fabric inserts on the seats and door cards, punctuated by dark silver and blue trim inserts. It rides on black 17-inch five-spoke wheels, housing red Brembo brake callipers and shod with Bridgestone Potenza tyres. The factory specification includes a Mitsubishi-branded Momo steering wheel, Recaro front bucket seats, a trip computer, automatic climate control, and the intercooler water sprayer. The cabin has been fitted with a carbon-fibre gear knob, an updated Bluetooth-equipped Sony head unit, a Defi boost gauge, an Apexi auto timer, a Blitz sequential boost controller, a HKS F-CON SZ fuel and timing controller, an Alpine VICS beacon unit, and a Cusco USA rear strut brace. An aftermarket bodykit has also been installed, as well as a hot side pipe intercooler upgrade, a DW300 fuel pump, Bosch Motorsport fuel injectors with stainless steel internals, and a three-port boost control solenoid. Performance modifications include a Kakimoto Racing catback exhaust, Cusco USA coilovers, a high-flow catalytic converter, a HKS blow off valve, and an ETS pod filter air intake. The car has been tuned by NA Autosport and Engineering to run on both E85 and 98 unleaded petrol, with separate maps for each. Accompanying the vehicle will be the original Japanese language owner’s manuals and service book, along with its auction sheet, two sets of keys, the Sony head unit manual, and a collection of maintenance and upgrade invoices from the seller’s ownership. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: the carbon wing has oxidation around the left-side base and under the blade; the wing blade has some clear coat peeling; there is a black mark on the rear-left door handle; the front lip has some scrapes; the wheels have some small marks and chips; the plastic window trims have faded; the plastic trims on the Recaro bucket seats show some discolouration. The seller is not aware of any mechanical or electrical faults. The most recent service was in March 2023, when technicians at AK Racing replaced the engine oil, filter, and wiper blades. Prior to this, in January 2022, AK Racing replaced the timing belt, fitted a TruFlow water pump and an AT Performance catch can, replaced the engine oil and filter, rebuilt the throttle bodies, and performed a boost leak test, which the car passed. In July 2018, the head studs were replaced with ARP 11mm items. The car was seen by NA Autosport and Engineering in June 2018, when the thermostat, spark plugs, and engine oil and filter were changed, a compression test was completed and various upgrades were installed, including the intercooler pipe kit, fuel pump, Bosch Motorsport fuel injectors and boost control solenoid port. The car was also dynamometer tuned and given dual maps for E85 and 98 fuel types. The suspension bushes were replaced by NA Autosport and Engineering in 2018. This Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII is a sought-after Japanese saloon, which has been imported to Australia and fitted with some high-performance modifications. Benefitting from regular maintenance since being imported from Japan, it would now make a head-turning addition to a collection, as well as a capable companion for spirited weekend drives. The description of this consignment is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. Potential buyers should view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, either to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be undetectable even upon visual inspection. 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