All Japanese sports cars before the 2003 model year were limited to 285 rated hp due to a gentleman's agreement, but they mostly were making over 300 (you don't think our mid-90s Supras and 300ZXs actually had more power than the Japanese models, do you?). As for the engine not holding up, this is at least the third generation of turbocharged Lancer Evol, and I believe it is a 6 cylinder, not a 4, so it should hold up as well as one could expect any Mitsubishi to hold up (although Mistubishis have horrible quality and reliability).
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2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more
'94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s
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