Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2009 Review and DetailsFor almost two decades, the Mitsubishi Eclipse has been a mainstay of the affordable sport coupe market. Originally known for its turbocharged and all-wheel-drive performance, the Eclipse has become more comfort-oriented in recent years. But thanks to available V6 power and a sporty design inside and out, the Eclipse continues to be a solid choice.
The 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse represents the car's fourth generation, on sale since 2006. This year, Mitsubishi has given the car a freshened look that takes styling cues from more expensive sports cars. The most noticeable aesthetic change is the large trapezoidal front grille, which is reminiscent of the latest Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and Nissan's GT-R supercar. The 2009 Eclipse also gives up its "light focusing" headlamps in favor of projector beams, with high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps standard on the GT version. The powertrain and interior stay the same, although the GT trim level sees an extra 2 horsepower thanks to a new dual exhaust system.
These changes are minimal, however, and the 2009 Eclipse faces increasingly stiff competition from other sporty models in the $20,000-$30,000 range. The rear-wheel-drive Ford Mustang coupe gives V6-powered Eclipses a run for their money, although the Eclipse is more refined. Other moderately priced models with comparable or superior all-around performance include the Honda Civic Si and the supercharged Scion tC as well as "hot hatches" such as the Mazdaspeed3, Subaru WRX and Volkswagen GTI.
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2009 Engine
Standard Engine 3.8L V6
Standard Transmission 6 Speed Manual
Cylinders 6
Horsepower @RPM 265@5750
Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy 16 / 26
Combined Fuel Economy 19
EPA Class Sub-Compact
Number of Valves 24
Fuel Type System Gas Engine / Multi-Port Fuel Injected
Turbo (Yes/No) No
Overdrive Transmission Yes
Compression 10.5:1
Displacement 3828 / 234
Bore X Stroke 3.74x3.54
Cruising Range 336.3 miles
Power to Weight Ratio 13.1
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2009 Standard FeatureS
Anti-Theft & Locks
o Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm and Engine Immobilizer
o Power Door Locks
o Selective Locking/Unlocking
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Braking & Traction
o Electronic Brake Force Distribution
o 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
o Front Power 294-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 284-mm Ventilated Disc Brakes
o Traction Control
o Active Stability Control (ASC) Vehicle Stability Control System
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Electrical
o 2 Front Power Outlets
o 12-Volt, 550 Amp/Hour Battery
o 110-Amp Alternator
o Delayed Power Retention
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Engines & Emissions
o 3.8-Liter, V6, MIVEC 24-Valve, SOHC, MPFI Engine, Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 265@5750, Torque Of 262@4500, Cast Iron Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads
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Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
o In-Glass Radio Antenna
o AM/FM Radio With 140-Watts and 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player
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Exterior Lighting
o High Intensity Discharge Headlights
o Automatic Headlights With Automatic Off
o Front Halogen Foglights
o Daytime Running Lights
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Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish
o Front Air Dam
o Exhaust Finisher
o Color-Keyed Door Handles
o Front and Rear Body Color Bumpers
o Front Black Grille
o Metallic Paint (If Selected)
o Color-Keyed Rear Spoiler
o Dual Exhaust Pipes
o GT V6 Badge
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Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
o Manual Air Conditioning
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Instrumentation
o Tachometer
o Exterior Temperature Gauge
o Tire Pressure Monitor
o Warning Lights Include Seatbelt Unfastened
o Compass
o Cruise Control
o Digital Clock
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Interior Lighting
o Illuminated Entry Ignition Key Surround
o Trunk Light
o Delayed Courtesy Lights
o Front Map Lights
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