A few things to know about driving an Evo:

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First drove the Evo on a crisp, clear, Detroit fall day.  Turned up the temperature dial without turning on the fan.  The air vent by the foot well was open.  In less than a mile I was afraid that the leather soles of my feet were going to ignite.  This is one hell of an engine (see 7).

2.
Safety stickers in cars are now de rigueur.  Generally, they're about airbags.  Or the likelihood of your SUV tipping over.  But this is the sticker on the Evo's driver's door:

Information.

The original equipment tires provide enhanced braking and cornering performance. MMC recommends that you use Winter Tires during winter. The original equipment tiers will wear more rapidly than tires used on ordinary vehicles. Please refer to owner's manual for details.

This is no ordinary vehicle.  Imagine the rapid tire wear than can be achieved on those Yokohama P235/45 R17s.  Perhaps there could be a contest to see how quickly someone can race through a set.

3.
There are five dials in the gauge cluster.  A speedometer that goes to 170 mph.  A tach that redlines at 7,000 rpm.  Gas gauge.  Water temperature gauge.  And another gauge that simply reads "Lancer."  Yes, it's a Lancer.  But, really, it ought to say "Evo."

4.
Here's a fun thing to do while traveling on an expressway with your Evo.  Let a driver catch up to the back of your car.  He's probably in an Olds Ciera or something.  He thinks that he's really something.  Slightly depress the gas pedal.  And before you know it, you're stretching out the distance between you and the other guy.  W-A-Y out.  Then resume your normal speed.  Chances are, the guy in the Ciera won't be so bumper-hugging the next time.

5.
The vehicle we drove was painted Lightning Yellow.  While there is something to be said for a fast car being painted that screaming yellow, it also occurs to us that such a color is a cop magnet.

6.
The Evo interior features Recaro front bucket seats that firmly keep your, ah, bucket in place.  There is a Momo leather-wrapped steering wheel.  The shift knob and brake handle are also leather wrapped.  But after that. . .well, it's pretty much the Lancer interior.  Which you really don't want to be reminded of (see point 3).  Perhaps the argument that can be made is that the real modifications are where they belong: powertrain, brakes (Brembo, of course), and suspension.  And a few functional touches on the exterior, like the aluminum hood that has a sizeable--and functional—heat extraction vent.

7.
Perhaps these numbers say it all: 2.0-liter double overhead cam, 16-valve intercooled engine.  Oh yes, and there's a twin scroll turbine turbocharger.  271 hp @ 6,500 rpm.  273 lb.-ft. torque @ 3,500 rpm.  All-wheel drive.  The curb weight, with the optional sunroof, is 3,298 lb.  When driving it, the car sounds like it wants to (a) blast off or (b) blow up.

8.
Tip: You don't want to go on a date in your Evo.  Even if your date looks like Eva Mendes.  Especially if your date looks like Eva Mendes.  Sure, it's impressive.  But the forged aluminum suspension is so stiff that you'll most certainly find yourself wishing for something softer.  Not a Buick.  Just something more cruise-worthy.  A bonus tip: Although there are two cup holders in the center console, don't travel with coffee, even lidded coffee, unless you enjoy a caffeine spritzer.

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Check this out: http://www.mitsubishimotors.com/MMSA/jsp/evo/index.jsp