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Chris runs Aylesbury-based Auto Torque, which specialises in maintaining and upgrading Mitsubishis along with Nissans, Hondas, Subarus and BMWs. Says Chris: ‘It’s possible to get over 1000bhp from an Evo engine, but achieving that is a massive undertaking. More sensible and most desirable is to fit an induction kit and a Stage One remap to realise 300-350bhp. Evo ownership covers the spectrum from everyday use to heavily modified track cars; sparingly-used show machines are also not unusual. Evo IVs are rare, Vs are becoming very sought-after, while the VI is the most common as it was sold here officially. All of them rot badly, which is why one of the most important things to do to any of these cars is to get it rustproofed regularly or it’ll just dissolve.’