Ian Duncan reloads by ditching iconic pick-up for new vehicle
Rally legend Ian Duncan’s brand new Group N Mitsubishi Evolution X. It’s going to be featuring in the ongoing KCB rally championship. PHOTO | KOOME KAZUNGU
Rally legend Ian Duncan has dropped his his iconic Nissan pick-up for a brand new Group N Mitsubishi Evolution X.
Duncan will power the car in the ongoing KCB rally championship. The move to use the new car comes after a frustrating breakdown of the pick-up in Kisumu Rally Series.
“The pick-up was good but I had problems with exhaust pipe, breaking of metallic shift and I had problem changing the gears,” says Ian.
The Evolution X’s market price before rally customisation is Sh6.8 million. It boasts a bespoke engine Ecu remap that develops 440bhp at 6800 rpm, a six-speed twin clutch sports shift transmission, high flow fuel injectors, and Alcon front braking system, six -pot mono block front calipers with a floating disc and a climate control advanced features and a data recorder.
The new car will also record driving style, trip histories and location.
“It’s a world-class rally car which is efficient and if the roads aren’t rough I will maintain the machine,” says Duncan, a safari rally veteran.
Work hard
The rally driver, who was born in Tigoni, Limuru, says that life is a challenge and you have to give your best in the rallies.
“It’s how you make it that counts, you have to work hard and you have to make it happen, if you give your best shot it will happen,” the rally legend says.
The car’s New Super all-wheel control system makes the machine to work seamlessly under great control and can be tailored to snow, gravel or tarmac surfaces at the flick of a button.
Duncan will make his debut with the new car at the championship rally in Meru during the Easter weekend of April 4- 5.
“I’m excited about the new car, its power and its rallying pedigree as well as to raise the profile of sports through advanced technology by Liquid Telcom. I’d say the season is looking up for all the involved,” he adds.
Since Mitsubishi Lancer, Evolution x is more sophisticated, and comes with the biggest technology advancement, the question is whether Duncan will be the man to watch.
