Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Coupe Cabrio
Production years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
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.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 16v 5MT (150 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
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: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 HR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2910.6 lbs (1320 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3858.8 lbs (1750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 5MT (200 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 136.7 mph (220 km/h) |
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: | 215/50 VR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2910.6 lbs (1320 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3858.8 lbs (1750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 5MT (210 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 136.7 mph (220 km/h) |
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: | 215/50 VR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2910.6 lbs (1320 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3858.8 lbs (1750 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) |