Armed with a 2.3-liter AMS block, antilag, and all the wastegate chudder any petrolhead could want, this dramatic Evo VI is the chosen steed of Roger Feghali, a 13-time Lebanese Rally Champion who’s not showing any signs of slowing down. He may be pushing fifty, but he still drives with the conviction and aggression of a younger man. Combine those traits with the calm, collected, cautious mind of an older man, and he’s a force to be reckoned with.

The stripped and strengthened Lancer Evolution tips the scales at just over 2,450 pounds. It’s also supremely well-damped, and it has gobs of traction in every type of corner. Especially in the hairpins. A quick flick into the corner and that wonderfully responsive turbo motor fires the Evo out like a slot car. Even though the car is clearly driven on the limit of adhesion, Feghali is smooth and subtle; masterfully balancing the car and making the most of its inimitable traction. It’s something to behold.

The damping is next-level. Without a doubt, this Evo remains composed in the most trying situations, and even leaves the ground and regains traction in a fairly friendly fashion—the Ohlins coilovers are clearly doing their job. The benign behavior brought on by four-wheel drive and usable power mean its welcoming even with the rear tires completely lit. As talented as Feghali clearly is, the car needs to be reassuring in order to pull off some of the stunts seen here. It’s a car as focused and athletic as its driver, and with the bag-of-squirrels-in-a-microwave soundtrack, there’s lots to love here.