2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse
MSRP
$25,998
drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
epa classification
Sub-Compact
passenger capacity
4
energuide estimate - city
10.5
energuide estimate - hwy
7.3
engine type
Gas I4
displacement
2.4L/145
sae net horsepower @ rpm
162 @ 6000
sae net torque @ rpm
162 @ 4000
trans type
5
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
67
wheelbase
101.4
length, overall
180.4
width, max w/o mirrors
72.2
height, overall
53.5
trunk volume
15.7
Passenger Volume
81.6
Base Curb Weight
3263
Cruising Range - City
1500.09
Cruising Range - Hwy
2157.67
Engine Order Code
4G69
Fuel System
MPFI
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.58
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.95
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.38
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.03
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.77
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.36
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.31
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
525
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front
0.87
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear
0.79
Front Tire Size
P225/50R17
Rear Tire Size
P225/50R17
Spare Tire Size
T125/70D16
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size
16 x -TBD-
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17.1
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.64
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
40.0
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.6 x -TBD-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.3 x -TBD-
Front Head Room
38.5
Front Leg Room
42.8
Front Shoulder Room
54.2
Front Hip Room
53.7
Second Head Room
34.6
Second Leg Room
29.2
Second Shoulder Room
51.2
Second Hip Room
44.4
Track Width, Front
61.8
Track Width, Rear
61.8
Min Ground Clearance
5.8
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The Eclipse received a facelift in 2009, so Mitsubishi’s sports coupe goes forward into 2010 with no other changes. Power comes from a 162-hp 2.4-litre four-cylinder and five-speed manual transmission in the GS, and a 265-hp 3.8-litre V6 and six-speed manual transmission in the GT-P. Five-speed automatics are optional in both. The Eclipse’s shape promises plenty, but acceleration is tepid in the GS. The full-blown GT-P has quick acceleration, but torque steer and a desire to follow pavement ruts mean it’s a handful. Interior is dramatic, but is cramped for tall drivers.

 

Pros

Good looking

Cons

No telescoping steering