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Summary
Mitsubishi Eclipse offers wild design and sports-car exhilaration, all at a relatively low price. It offers a smooth ride and sporty handling.The RS and GS models with their four-cylinder engines are good sporty car buys. But the V6 engine transforms the Eclipse into an exciting sports car. Don't buy the RS or GS before driving the GT or GTS. Our favorite Eclipse is the V6 Spyder, an entirely grown-up, four-place convertible that makes you feel good and look good. Not only is the Eclipse a more sophisticated alternative to a Detroit pony car, it is also a serious challenger to some much more expensive European convertibles.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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RS coupe ($18,167); GS coupe ($19,077); GT coupe ($21,277); GTS coupe ($24,247); GS Spyder ($23,917); GT Spyder ($25,997); GTS Spyder ($28,367) |
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Engines:
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3.0-liter SOHC 24-valve V6 |
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Transmissions:
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4-speed automatic Sportronic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual front airbags standard, CRS child-seat anchors |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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ABS, side-impact airbags, traction control |
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Normal, Illinois |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS Coupe Sportronic ($25,537) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning, power doors and locks, power mirrors, 17-inch alloy wheels, AM/FM/CD audio, cruise control, 12-way adjustable seats with leather seating surfaces, ABS, side-impact airbags, traction control, 210-watt Mitsubishi/Infinity AM/FM/CD stereo with six-disc in-dash changer |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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none |
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Destination Charge:
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595 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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26132 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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210 @ 5750 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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205 @ 3750 |
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Transmission:
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4-speed automatic Sportronic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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20/27 |
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Wheelbase:
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100.8 |
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Length/width/height:
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176.8/68.9/51.6 |
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Track, f/r:
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59.4/59.4 |
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Turning circle:
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40.0 |
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Seating capacity:
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4 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.4/51.9/42.3 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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34.9/44.7/30.2 |
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Cargo volume:
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16.9 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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independent |
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Suspension, r:
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independent |
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Ground clearance:
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6.4 |
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Curb weight:
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3307 |
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Tires:
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215/50VR17 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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16.4 |
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