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MITSUBISHI Eclipse Spyder 2000-2005 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Coupe Cabrio
Production years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

MITSUBISHI Eclipse Spyder 2000-2005 10 Photos
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Mitsubishi tried to get more money out of its customers' pockets when it tried to upscale the Eclipse lineup, and that was also confirmed by the introduction of this drop-top version for the Japanese sporty vehicle.

With the battle for sporty coupes lost in front of the Civic and Integra, Mitsubishi focused more on highly-priced vehicles and offered the Eclipse with more amenities and better sound-proofing materials.

With the Spyder version, Mitsubishi tried to get more customers that didn't really want a performance vehicle but a sporty-looking one. And that was exactly the case. At the front, the headlights were not that aggressive anymore. They looked more like spread on the corners, flanking a curved hood that didn't sport a bulge anymore. From its sides, the lack of a B-pillar helped the vehicle look to gain some bonus points for design. At the back, the stamped Eclipse nameplate into the bumper was just a confirmation that it was that model, not a rag-top Sebring, with which it shared its platform.

The cabin was a clear sign of improvement in terms of quality. It didn't lose all its sport-oriented details, such as the white dial for the tachometer and the red needles. Also, the three-spoke steering wheel, with a Momo-inspired look, was also a reminder that once the Eclipse was a lively coupe. Apart from the front bucket seats with high bolstering, the Spyder version also provided a bench in the back, but it offered almost no legroom and was suitable as an extra storage area.

Under the hood, the carmaker installed a choice of two engines: a 2.4-liter inline-four and a 3.0-liter V6. But that still didn't make up for the former turbocharged 4G63 unit. Moreover, the 2006 version was only front-wheel drive.

MITSUBISHI Eclipse Spyder 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
  3 gasoline engines
  • 2.4L 16v 5MT (150 HP)
  • 3.0L V6 5MT (200 HP)
  • 3.0L V6 5MT (210 HP)

MITSUBISHI Eclipse Spyder
2.4L 16v 5MT (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 16v 5MT (150 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2351 cm3
Power:110 KW @ 5500 RPM
150 HP @ 5500 RPM
148 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:158 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
214 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:130.5 mph (210 km/h)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 HR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:175.4 in (4455 mm)
Width:68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height:51.6 in (1311 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.6/59.3 in (1,514/1,506 mm)
Wheelbase:100.8 in (2560 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.9 cuFT (479 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2910.6 lbs (1320 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3858.8 lbs (1750 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km)
Highway:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)

MITSUBISHI Eclipse Spyder
3.0L V6 5MT (200 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 5MT (200 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2972 cm3
Power:149 KW @ 5500 RPM
203 HP @ 5500 RPM
200 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:205 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
278 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:136.7 mph (220 km/h)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/50 VR17
DIMENSIONS
Length:175.4 in (4455 mm)
Width:68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height:51.6 in (1311 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.6/59.3 in (1,514/1,506 mm)
Wheelbase:100.8 in (2560 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.9 cuFT (479 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2910.6 lbs (1320 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3858.8 lbs (1750 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
Highway:28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)

MITSUBISHI Eclipse Spyder
3.0L V6 5MT (210 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 5MT (210 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2972 cm3
Power:154 KW @ 5750 RPM
209 HP @ 5750 RPM
207 BHP @ 5750 RPM
Torque:205 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM
278 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:136.7 mph (220 km/h)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/50 VR17
DIMENSIONS
Length:175.4 in (4455 mm)
Width:68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height:51.6 in (1311 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.6/59.3 in (1,514/1,506 mm)
Wheelbase:100.8 in (2560 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.9 cuFT (479 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2910.6 lbs (1320 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3858.8 lbs (1750 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km)
Highway:27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
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