Mitsubishi Motors UK has further evolved the Evolution VIII to its latest, most powerful and well-equipped form - the FQ330.

Its 2-litre turbo-charged engine delivers a mighty 330 bhp and Mitsubishi say it’s not a car for the faint-hearted.

Based on the latest incarnation of the company’s rally-bred champion, Mitsubishi say the Lancer Evolution has become a cult car of the decade, combining saloon car performance with state-of-the-art technology and reliability.

The eighth manifestation of the Evolution was launched at the Autosport Show in January this year and is available from Mitsubishi’s nationwide Ralliart dealer network with a comprehensive warranty package.

Seizing the opportunity to develop both the car and its market, Mitsubishi UK launched the 300bhp FQ300 version by the time the Evolution VIII went on sale in March.

Immediately sales of the more powerful and higher specified model outgrew that of the unmodified Evolution VIII and Mitsubishi have now raised the bar once again with the introduction of the FQ330.

Initial tests have shown that the FQ330’s star quality is its awesome mid-range power.