MITSUBISHI Mot-ors UK has unveiled the final edition of the current generation Lancer Evolution supercar.

Just one version of the new Evolution IX MR (Mitsubishi Racing') will be available, powered by a 366bhp version of Mitsubishi's 2.0 litre turbo engine.

Just 200 units of the Evolution IX MR FQ-360 are now available from Mitsubishi Ralliart dealers, priced from £34,539 - leather upholstery adds £1,000.

The Lancer Evolution FQ-360's performance underlines its reputation as the most affordable supercar on the road.

This is a practical, five-seater saloon car that can sprint from 0-60mph in just 3.9 seconds and on to an electronically limited top speed of 157mph.

By comparison, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, which costs almost twice as much, takes 0.9 seconds longer to reach 60mph from rest.

The Lancer Evolution IX MR is the final version of a car that can trace its roots back to the original Lancer Evolution of October 1992.

Since then, success on the rally stage has been accompanied by a continuous evolution of the road car. This final incarnation of the current model marks the culmination of 14 years of continuous development and marks a fitting finale for the everyday supercar.

Subtle changes to the specification of the 1,997cc four-cylinder 4G63 twin scroll turbo engine have created a car that delivers an even higher level of performance.

When the cars arrive in the UK, further engine development work is carried out by Mitsubishi Motors UK's tuning division, Ralliart, and the independent specialists, HKS.

An HKS tuning kit delivers 366bhp at 6,887rpm and 363lb/ft (492Nm) of torque at 3,200rpm.

Mitsubishi's MIVEC variable valve timing technology further enhances the engine's efficiency, combining improved response with a three per cent reduction in fuel consumption.