MSRP $20,699 - $28,408
Syling starts as a smooth bubble coupe look; the profile being a 3-dimensional fast back wedge that dips sharply to the hood, while pumped up wheel blisters and rocker panels anchor it to the ground.
The nose looks aggressive, with multi-lens headlights, yet retains the familiar Mitsubishi twin port grille. At the tail are the smooth, rounded lines so popular with young import tuners fans and we like the mirror finish on the rear spoiler.
Most Eclipse buyers are more interested in style, handling, power, price and now, long 10 year/100,000 mile warranty. A 3.8-liter single-cam V6 with variable valve timing and lift control, output is 263 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque.A 162-horsepower 4-cylinder is fitted in the GS. Transmission choices for the GT are a 5-speed automatic with manual shift capability, or our car's sweet 6-speed manual. The Eclipse suspension retains a front MacPherson strut, rear multi-link design, but it's been beefed up and completely retuned. The result is much quicker reactions to input and body roll is also better controlled, and the rear end stays firmly planted. Braking is by standard ABS-equipped discs all around. It brought the car down from 60 in a good average of 126 feet and chassis stability was extremely high.