Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Mitsubishi introduced the last update for the fourth-generation Eclipse in 2009, but it clearly didn't have the money to make it the way it could do.
The Eclipse lineup used to have some serious sports versions, such as the turbocharged all-wheel drive version of the first two generations. Meanwhile, the fourth generation that appeared on the market in 2005 was made to look like a sports car, but it was mostly a relaxed-driving vehicle.
With the 2009 update, the Eclipse received some features that made it appealing to those who just wanted to show up in a sporty-looking car than in a true sports coupe. At the front, the bumper looked more aggressive, with a blacked-out center section that resembled the front side of a Mitsubishi Evolution. In addition, the round foglamps filled the side scoops of the front apron. At the back, depending on the version, the carmaker tried its luck with a chromed rear spoiler.
Inside, Mitsubishi kept the same hard plastic elements that made it look good just in pictures but not in real life. The standard seats were comfortable that did little to prevent their occupants from sliding. As an option, a set of bucket seats with high-bolstered areas offered the desired side support during high-speed cornering. Depending on the trim level, the Eclipse featured a Rockford-Fosgate sound system fitted with a bulky subwoofer in the trunk and an in-dash six-CD player.
Under the hood, the 2.4-liter powerplant did little to impress its driver or anyone else, especially if it was paired with the four-speed automatic. The 3.8-liter V6, on the other hand, gained two more horsepower but still was no true sports car. On the safety side, the automaker added the Active Stability Control (ASC) fitted as standard on the GT trim level.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 4AT (162 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2378 cm3 |
Power: | 121 KW @ 6000 RPM 165 HP @ 6000 RPM 162 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 162 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 220 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged multipoint injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.7 gallons (67.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic (Sportronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50 R17 93V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.4 in (4582 mm) |
Width: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/61.8 in (1,570/1,570 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.4 in (2576 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.8 in (147 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.7 cuFT (445 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
Turning circle: | 40 ft (12.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3305 lbs (1499 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4090 lbs (1855 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 5MT (162 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2378 cm3 |
Power: | 121 KW @ 6000 RPM 165 HP @ 6000 RPM 162 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 162 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 220 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged multipoint injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.7 gallons (67.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50 R17 93V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.4 in (4582 mm) |
Width: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/61.8 in (1,570/1,570 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.4 in (2576 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.8 in (147 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.7 cuFT (445 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
Turning circle: | 40 ft (12.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3269 lbs (1483 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4090 lbs (1855 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.8L V6 5AT (265 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3828 cm3 |
Power: | 197 KW @ 5750 RPM 268 HP @ 5750 RPM 264 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 262 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 355 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged multipoint injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.7 gallons (67.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 149 mph (240 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic (Sportronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/45 R18 94V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.4 in (4582 mm) |
Width: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/61.8 in (1,570/1,570 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.4 in (2576 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.8 in (147 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.7 cuFT (445 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
Turning circle: | 40 ft (12.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3609 lbs (1637 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4332 lbs (1965 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.8L V6 6MT (265 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3828 cm3 |
Power: | 197 KW @ 5750 RPM 268 HP @ 5750 RPM 264 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 262 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 355 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged multipoint injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.7 gallons (67.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 149 mph (240 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/45 R18 94V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.4 in (4582 mm) |
Width: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/61.8 in (1,570/1,570 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.4 in (2576 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.8 in (147 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.7 cuFT (445 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
Turning circle: | 40 ft (12.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3609 lbs (1637 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4332 lbs (1965 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |