Now, we've tested some speedy sport coupes in our day. But when we ponder the decision made by Mitsubishi designers to drop a 210-horsepower engine into a car that weighs less than 3,000 pounds, we can only wonder: In their previous jobs, did these guys design rocket boosters for NASA? The Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T's brawny engine muscle and relative light weight makes for such startlingly brisk out-of-the-blocks acceleration that it's somewhat akin to being hurtled from a slingshot. Clearly, Mitsubishi designed this car for hot rodders. It's a great choice for weekend warriors who once envisioned themselves strapped in a Formula 1 car, racing around Monza, but instead settled into a career in marketing--or maybe engineering.
Mitsubishi
Eclipse
1998
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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Overview
Specs & Features
Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Available
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 140 HP / 130 ft.lbs.
Transmission
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
23 / 33 / 28 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
4
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | 2.0L I-4 / 140 HP / 130 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Front-wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 23 / 33 / 28 Mpg |
Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum |
Front Suspension | Multi-link |
Rear Suspension | Independent Multi-link |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel |
Fuel Tank | 15.9 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $61 |
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume | 16.6 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 79 Cu.ft. |
Exterior Length | 172.4 " |
Exterior Width | 68.5 " |
Exterior Height | 49.8 " |
Front Headroom | 37.9 " |
Rear Headroom | 34.3 " |
Front Legroom | 43.3 " |
Rear Legroom | 28.4 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 53.1 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 51.2 " |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 2,745 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 99 " |
Turning Radius | 19.1 ' |
Exterior Features
Door Count | 2 Doors |
Wheels | 14.0 " Steel |
Paint | Monotone |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Manual |
Bumpers | Body-colored |
Grille Moldings | |
Rear Spoiler | Lip |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel |
Interior Features
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating |
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Overall Front Crash Safety Rating |
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Overall Side Crash Safety Rating |
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Rollover Crash Safety Rating |
Not Yet Available
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Front Impact Airbags | Driver And Passenger |
Driver Side Impact Airbags | |
Knee Airbag | |
Passenger Side Impact Airbag | |
Rear Side Airbag | |
Seatbelt Pretensioners | |
Anti-Lock Brakes | |
Forward Collision Warning | |
Blind Spot Sensor | |
Lane Departure Warning | |
Autonomous Cruise Control | |
Pedestrian Detection | |
Driver Attention Alert | |
Daytime Running Lights | |
Auto High Beams | |
Adaptive Headlights | |
Parking Sensors | |
Security Systems | |
Panic Alarm | |
Ignition Disable |
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Major Components Months | 60 Months / 60,000 Miles |
Included Maintenance Months | |
Roadside Assistance Months | 60 Months / 60,000 Miles |
Corrosion Perforation | 84 Months / 100,000 Miles |
Accessories Months |
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