The Mitsubishi Evolution VIII is one of the great JDM powerhouse’s up there with the likes of the Skyline and Supra. This little 4 Banger comes stock with almost 300 HP but the bullet proof engine can hold much more. This Evo 8 built by Unlimited Works features top shelf JDM products that would make any car lover green with envy. Designed to have both go and show; the Evo not only has over 400 horsepower but it also had the aggressive good looks to be featured at the 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon.
Starting with the engine, an HKS Stroker Kit was installed to increase displacement to 2.3 liters. The extra 300cc helps to spool the turbo and make plenty of low end torque. A plethora of JUN engine parts were thrown into the mix including camshafts, titanium valves, springs, and bolts. A stock Evolution 
IX turbo pushing 21 lbs. of boost hangs from an Unlimited Works exhaust manifold. The spent gasses exit out a J-Speed outlet and continue to make their way out through an Unlimited Works titanium exhaust. An HKS Intercooler is in charge of cooling the intake temperature, while an Altrak intake shoves the air into the combustion chambers. A Tomei fuel rail controls the 800cc/min. injectors and the whole tuning process is brought in order by an HKS F-Con Pro map from legendary tuner Cyber Evo. Everything on the cooling side has been upgraded including the radiator and water pump. A Cusco catch can is there to collect oil. Transmission duties are handled by an Exedy Clutch and Cusco differential. Final power numbers are a healthy 424 HP and 398 lb-ft. of torque.
The body sports some of the most wicked looking JDM parts available. Voltex was contacted to address the body tuning and a street version Cyber Evo bumper was installed complete with a carbon fiber lip and canards. Wider Voltex Fenders were added to increase the amount of rubber the Evo could handle. A sweet Voltex carbon fiber hood was also installed. Voltex side skirts which have functional ducts also made their way onto the Evolution 8. Craft Square Mirrors add some flair as does a huge Voltex GT carbon fiber wing. Rounding out the giant list of body mods is a carbon fiber diffuser also from Voltex.
On the suspension side of life, the unlimited Evo VIII sports gorgeous 19-inch Advan RS Wheels wrapped in super wide 275-series Bridgestone Potenza R tires. Since the exterior and engine got the most expensive top of the line JDM parts, it should be no surprise that the suspension also got the royal treatment. Ohlin’s adjustable dampers sit atop Bestex springs. A ton of other small suspension upgrades were made and this car is tuned for track use especially to Unlimited Works specifications. Finally, an AP Racing brake kit replaces the already capable Brembo system for fade-resistance track time.
The driver is lavished with the best interior accessories known to man. First, Recaro Pro Racer seats were sourced while Takata Racing harnesses keep the driver firmly in place. There is a custom Defi Sports Cluster that has a 9K RPM Redline and Orange LED display. And an Alcantara steering wheel from Key!s finishes off this insane Evolution.
With a huge amount of SUPER RARE JDM parts and accessories; the Unlimited Works Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII is one of the finest most complete examples of a modified car that exists today!
Source: http://www.turbomagazine.com/features/turp_0812_mitsubishi_evo_8_mr/index.html
