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Detroit 2008: Ra-Roh! Mitsubishi unveils Concept-RA Posted Jan 13th 2008 11:30PM by Damon Lavrinc Filed under: Concept Cars, Detroit Auto Show, Coupes, Mitsubishi http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mitsubishi-...pt-ra-3/581092/ It's a rare day when a concept makes us visibly wretch, but Mitsubishi did just that when it ripped the sheets off its Concept-RA. Maybe it was the ill-proportioned front fascia that took all the wrong cues from a Vector, or the generic styling of the rear three-quarter view, but overall, it left us cold, despite Mitsu's infinitely looped Daft Punk/Kanye West mashup. Regardless, the Concept-RA uses some innovative materials (aluminum space frame and recycled plastic body panels) and we like the idea of an all-wheel-drive, diesel-powered sports coupe that sends 201 hp and 310 lb.-ft. of twist through Mitsubishi's S-AWC system. But beyond the powertrain underneath, we weren't impressed -- and the engine poking through the hood didn't help either. Mitsubishi's press release plus video is posted in full after the jump and we've got our live gallery of images below. http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mitsubishi-...pt-ra-3/581145/