The new Sportback and Sportback Ralliart have debuted online prior to the Paris Motorshow in a series of stunning images.

Aimed squarely at the popular hatchback and sedan Imprezas, the base Sportback will come in four cylinder 1.5L, 1.8L or 2.0L turbodiesel models, with the Sportback Ralliart recieving a 2.0L, 177kw/321nM turbocharged MIVEC four.

The Evolution X’s AWD system, Twin Clutch SST and Active Centre Differential round out the Sportback’s impressive list of features.

[Source: NetCarShow ]

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart:

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback

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We thought that Nissan was in the ‘considering’ stage where Targa Tasmania was concerned, something that they notoriously never get past.

Apparently, we’re wrong according to the JDM car lovers over a JPCN. Nissan is actually bringing their new weapon to the event, and we couldn’t be happier. In an event dominated by various flavours of Porsche weapons, the new GT-R (may we remind you this is a car that used Porsches as a benchmark for GT-R development?) will be a welcome runner in the event and a big publicity move for Nissan.

The GT-R will be piloted by Tony Alford and will be painted in pink, of all colours, a nod towards Alford’s major sponsor, Donut King. Though we heartily wish that nod was more a wink (say, a pink steering wheel?) it will be fantastic to see the GT-R finally land Down Under at the Targa next year.

Next stop, a triumphant return to Bathurst for some much deserved Ford and Holden� bashing!

[Source: JPCN ]

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The new Nissan GT-R’s finally landed at Tokyo!

Here’s a run down of some final specifications:

• VR38VETT (3.8L Twin Turbo) dumping out 353KW (473HP, 480PS) and 588 Nm (433 lb-ft)
• 6 speed, Borg Warner six-plate dual-clutch transmission
• On sale December 6 2007 in Japan
• Brembo 6-piston brakes in front, 4-piston in rear
• Bilstein (DampTronic) suspension
• Black Edition is listed as 4WD - expected, and now confirmed.

But perhaps the most amazing thing isn’t the release of this amazing new car, perhaps it’s a little tidbit given almost as an aside over at Autoblog. They claim “Mr. Ghosn committed to Nissan fielding GT-Rs in next year’s Super GT Championship” !
The GT-R is coming back to motorsports proper, and this means the Godzilla is well and truly back in the game.

Also: Don’t forget to view Autoblog’s pics of the GT-R LIVE at Tokyo!

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‘Nuff said. Perhaps the hottest EVO ever produced by Mitsubishi:

[Source:� RocketPunchAutoBlog]

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We don’t know what it is about this pick-up/truck/car/rescue-vehicle/lime chariot but we love it.

Here’s some more cool pictures of the X-Head, expected at Tokyo Motor Show this year.

[Source: Autoblog]

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