Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Coupe Cabrio
Production years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Mitsubishi introduced in 2006 the fourth generation of the Eclipse as a coupe or a convertible, which was named Spyder.
While the first two Eclipse generations built a big fan base around them thanks to the all-wheel-drive and turbocharged engines, their successors were less successful, heavier, and slower. The only good part was that they came with V-6 engines under the hood. Mitsubishi built it on a Galant platform, and that was not the best idea for a sports coupe or convertible.
The Japanese carmaker tried to get rid of the boy-racer status it gained with its first three generations and tried to evolve into a mature, open-top near-premium coupe and convertible. That's why the fourth Eclipse generation didn't look that aggressive anymore. Its rounded shapes were part of the bio-design trend, which was already dead when the 2007 Eclipse Spyder came on the market. With its rag-top up, the car had wide blind spots and a narrow rear windscreen. But, at least, the canvas roof was completely retractable under a special cover placed behind the rear seats.
Inside, the Eclipse Spyder offered seating for four, with sport bucket seats at the front that offered good side support. Their design reminded of boy-racer cars, not by more upmarket convertibles. The Eclipse featured a symmetrical cockpit. Although functional, the interior's design was rather dull, and the aluminum pedals were just not enough to save the appearance.
Under the hood, the carmaker offered the Spyder a choice of two engines: a 2.4-liter inline-four and a 3.8-liter V-6, both developed by Mitsubishi. It was the last Eclipse Coupe and Spyder generation.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4 16v | |
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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: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.7 in (4564 mm) |
Width: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
Height: | 54.4 in (1382 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) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3472.9 lbs (1575 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 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 243 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.8 V6 | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3828 cm3 |
Power: | 191 KW @ 5750 RPM 260 HP @ 5750 RPM 256 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 260 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 353 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 6 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.7 in (4564 mm) |
Width: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
Height: | 54.4 in (1382 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) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3671.3 lbs (1665 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |