Eclipse must face competition such as the Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang and the Hyundai Genesis Coupe. They are all rear wheel drive sports car. Mitsubishi, however, drives the front wheels.
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And in a horsepower war, the Eclipse falls behind almost every one of the list. But the 24-valve, 3.8-liter V6 develops 265 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque, which is nothing to be ashamed about. Mated with 6-speed manual transmission, the Spyder GT-P tear to 100 km / h in 6.8 seconds and clean up a quarter mile in 14.6 seconds at 160 km / hour was considered fast.
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2011 mitsubishi eclipse steering wheel
2011 mitsubishi eclipse rear seats
The big problem with the V6-powered Eclipse is torque steer. Provoke a full-throttle launches shimmy in the steering wheel, while the arrow car in one direction or another. Traction control systems are a little too permissive, because when you change a street corner with a little too much enthusiasm, you will be rewarded with embarrassing tires screeching.
2011 mitsubishi eclipse Gauges
2011 mitsubishi eclipse Gear Shifter
The car would benefit from traction control systems are more advanced steps in more when it detects that the steering wheel is turned more than a certain degree. And all this damage the car handles on the limit, although the suspension is lowered by 15 mm to 2011. However, this all looks heavy, but when you are driving normally, it is not far from the attention.
2011 mitsubishi eclipse front
2011 mitsubishi eclipse front seats
2011 mitsubishi eclipse back
2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse Specifications
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
| 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS | |
| Type | Coupe |
| Passengers | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
| PRICE | |
| Eclipse GS | |
| Price | $ 24,498 |
| Transport and PDI | $ 1,600 |
| PERFORMANCE | |
| Eclipse GS | |
| Engine | 2.4L L4 DOHC 16-valve |
| HP (hp@rpm) | 162 @ 6000 |
| Torque (lb.ft@rpm) | 162 @ 4000 |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Opt. Transmission #1 | 4-speed automated sequential with manual mode |
| Brakes | 4-wheel disc |
| ABS | Std |
| Power Steering | Std |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Independent |
| COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE | |
| Eclipse GS | |
| Air Conditioning | Manual A/C |
| Cruise Control | Std |
| Power Locks | Std |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Std |
| Power Windows | Std |
| Power Mirrors | Std |
| Adjustable Steering | Manual tilt |
| Sunroof | Opt |
| FUEL CONSUMPTION | |
| Eclipse GS | |
| Manual Transmission city / highway (L/100 km) |
10.6 / 7.3 |
| Automatic Transmission city / highway (L/100 km) |
10.1 / 7.1 |
| DIMENSIONS, CAPACITY AND WEIGHT | |
| Eclipse GS | |
| Length (mm) | 4,583 |
| Width (mm) | 1,835 |
| Height (mm) | 1,351 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,575 |
| Curbweight (kg) | 1,484 |
| Trunk Size (L) | 445 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 67 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (kg) | 1,855 |
