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Mitsubishi Eclipse : 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse At-A-Glance

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2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse At-A-Glance

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2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse At-A-Glance
The Mitsubishi Eclipse offers the sport coupe customer an "attainable exotic" with striking design, sports car handling and dazzling performance. For 2009, Mitsubishi restyled the front and rear bumper fascias and gave the Eclipse GT model a large rear spoiler. The GT also gets three significant upgrades for 2009: a new dual exhaust system yields a more powerful sound while also boosting horsepower to 265 (up from 263); standard high intensity discharge (HID) head lamps sharpen front styling and aid nighttime visibility, and standard Active Stability Control (ASC) enhances driving safety and performance.

Three new colors are available: Maizen Blue pearl, Quick Silver metallic and Solar, a vibrant new yellow. New interior cloth fabrics give all models a richer interior feel and appearance. The optional Sun & Sound package for GS model now includes aluminum pedals.

Eclipse is offered as the 4-cylinder GS and the V-6 GT. The GS model's 162-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine is teamed with a 5-speed manual transmission or an optional 4-speed automatic. The GT's 265 hp 3.8-liter V-6 produces 262 lb.-ft. of peak torque and is teamed with a 6-speed manual transmission or optional 5-speed automatic. In both engines, Mitsubishi Innovative Valve Timing Electronic Control (MIVEC) helps to optimize efficiency and power across a broad engine speed range. Both automatic transmissions feature Sportronic™ shifters to allow manual gearshift control.

A rigid platform and 4-wheel independent suspension give the Eclipse sporty road manners and a compliant ride. All models are equipped with standard four-wheel disc anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic brake-force distribution (EBD); the GT features larger, ventilated rear discs and standard 18-inch alloy wheels.

The Eclipse interior combines exotic-looking design with comfort and safety, including standard advanced dual-stage front air bags, seat-mounted side air bags and front seat curtain side air bags. High-back front bucket seats feature integrated, open head restraints for a sporty look and enhanced rear visibility. The 50:50 split-folding rear seatbacks provide cargo versatility.

The available 650-watt (max.) Rockford-Fosgate Premium Audio system includes SIRIUS® Satellite Radio with a 6-month pre-paid subscription. The system combines AM/FM/CD/MP3 playback capability, PUNCH® control, a six-disc, in-dash CD changer and a 10-in. subwoofer.

Key Specifications
Wheelbase: 101.4 in.
Length: 180.4 in.
Height: 53.5 in. (53.8 in. with 18-in. wheels)
Width: 72.2 in.
Curb weight: GS, 5-speed manual - 3,263 lbs. / GT, 6-speed manual - 3,479 lbs.

Posted on 05/02/08 By F.B

 
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Posted on Tue Feb 05, 04:21 by Rice1
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Weak. The only thing mitsu has got going for them is the EVO. Every other car in their lineup sucks.


 
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Posted on Tue Feb 05, 11:20 by Jino
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so does subaru, lol. all they have is the sti. mitsubishi's production sale is way better too.


 
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Posted on Tue Feb 05, 08:30 by nihauh, artist, Sydney, Australia
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Not bad at all. Except for the colour.

The snout kinda resembles the new Nissan GTR35. ( blacked-out bumper treatment )

Quite a looker really, very nice cabin as well.


 
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Posted on Tue Feb 05, 09:12 by Monkey
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Hmm yeah that's true there is a tiny bit of R35 GT-R in that front end...and a 3.8L V6 under the hood...but the whole thing looks too heavy to me.


 
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Posted on Tue Feb 05, 11:14 by rising_end, charlotte
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looks nice.....for an american car! haha. well the engine package seems weak considering its 3.8 liters....i mean the 2 liter 4b11t in the new evos makes about 300 hp.....so you should be happy with 265 for almost twice the displacement and two more cylinders? without considering the evo's turbo this is still is a bit disappointing. but i do like how the wheelbase seems longer it makes the car look more aggressive.


 
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Posted on Wed Feb 06, 06:07 by Hartigan, there
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There is no love in this car. It's not particularly fast or agile. More of a cruiser. First time it came out, I couldn't tell the front from the rear.

For the same price, you could get a used 350Z or S2000 and have enough left to tweak them up a bit. Only worth considering if they put Evo hardware underneath.


 
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Posted on Wed Feb 06, 07:30 by Tiresguy
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At first I thought it was a yellow Nissan GTR.


 
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Posted on Wed Feb 06, 04:42 by JapanCarBlog, Full Time Guy, Toronto
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This car has remained largely unchanged for a decade now and it's getting really boring. Mitsubishi is really starting to look like a one hit wonder - the moment they get rid of the Lancer in the US market, they're effectively dead. Globally the only OTHER product that sells well is their Pajero, and even then two decent models in a line up are not good enough.

That black insert on the bumper is pretty much the only thing that has changed in this car - and its stolen from the Skyline!


 
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Posted on Tue Mar 04, 05:07 by Bubba_Fett, Bounty Hunter..., Tatooine...
Home Page: http://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp
you people are too kind...the damned thing looks like and drives like an elephant

thank goodness i still have my GSX!


 
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Posted on Fri May 23, 08:41 by ed
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Every time I see the front end of this car it reminds me of the Nissan GTR.


 
 
 
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