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It may not seem long since the launch of the Evo VII, but number VIII is on the way - January 2003 for American buyers, slightly later for the UK. American dealers received their first top-secret preview in Las Vegas a week or so ago and, in the meantime, prototypes are out testing.
Our pictures indicate that Evo VIII - based on the bodyshell of the next-generation Cedia saloon (2004) - looks a little more aggressive than the VII, with a new front grille and bumper and a more swept-back rear window. There will be more substantial changes under the bonnet, however: a remapped ECU will bring power up (to an estimated 280 bhp for entry-level US models) and revised active yaw control will sharpen driving dynamics even further. GSR versions are set to receive a new six-speed manual gearbox, and stripped-out RS models will have an ultra-close-ratio five-speed box, with rally use specifically in mind.
Evo VIII will have to contend with the new Impreza WRX - on its way with less controversially-styled headlights and a power upgrade for 2003. It's going to be fun deciding which car has the edge...
It may not seem long since the launch of the Evo VII, but number VIII is on the way - January 2003 for American buyers, slightly later for the UK. American dealers received their first top-secret preview in Las Vegas a week or so ago and, in the meantime, prototypes are out testing.
Our pictures indicate that Evo VIII - based on the bodyshell of the next-generation Cedia saloon (2004) - looks a little more aggressive than the VII, with a new front grille and bumper and a more swept-back rear window. There will be more substantial changes under the bonnet, however: a remapped ECU will bring power up (to an estimated 280 bhp for entry-level US models) and revised active yaw control will sharpen driving dynamics even further. GSR versions are set to receive a new six-speed manual gearbox, and stripped-out RS models will have an ultra-close-ratio five-speed box, with rally use specifically in mind.
Evo VIII will have to contend with the new Impreza WRX - on its way with less controversially-styled headlights and a power upgrade for 2003. It's going to be fun deciding which car has the edge...
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