Mitsubishi
Lancer Evolution VIII MR FQ-400 (UK)

Why it matters

The FQ-400 was the most powerful road Lancer Evolution sold by Mitsubishi UK when new, a 405 bhp car developed with British tuning specialists and limited to 100 numbered cars.

How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

Production

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Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.

History

Mitsubishi UK's motor-sport department developed the FQ-400 from the Lancer Evolution VIII MR FQ-320 with Rampage, Owen Developments and Flow Race Engines. Announced in October 2004 at £46,999, it was limited to 100 cars and claimed 0–60 mph in 3.5 seconds and over 175 mph.

Technical specifications

Engine

Transmission & drivetrain

Chassis, body & dimensions

Performance

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Sources

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1. 1
   Mitsubishi Lancer EVO VIII MR FQ-400 Level B Ultimatecarpage.com (Mitsubishi Motors UK press release, 2 Nov 2004) · 2004-11-02

   • limited edition run of just 100 cars
   • modified the Lancer's 2.0-litre Turbocharged engine
   • 2.0-litre Turbocharged engine

   Accessed 2026-11-12
2. 2
   PistonHeads – Mitsubishi takes FQ to new level Level C

   • 100 cars in the UK limited edition

   Accessed 2026-11-12
3. 3
   2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR FQ-400 (from Mitsubishi press release) Level C Serious Wheels

   • 2 liter inline-4
   • 405bhp
   • electronically controlled four-wheel drive

   Accessed 2026-11-12
4. 4
   Mitsubishi takes FQ to new level Level C PistonHeads · 2004-10-28

   • 405 bhp
   • 355 lb-ft
   • in excess of 175 mph
   • 0-60 mph 3.5 seconds

   Accessed 2026-11-12