Mitsubishi Eclipse The Pacesetter For Affordable Coupes

Submitted by: Chad Slayton

The Mitsubishi Eclipse is a sleek elegant little sports car that has been around for more than a decade. It is one of the most affordable sports cars and is available as a two door coupe or Spyder convertible. For even more options, you can get either the GS or GT model. The GT comes with dual exhaust that is set to increase horsepower and new HID headlights for safety and reliability. All the other 2009 models have a redesigned front and rear. Like all Mitsubishi cars, the eclipse comes with a high safety rating.

All the Mitsubishi Eclipse models are available in front wheel drive but with variations in the engine types. The GS hardtop and GS Spyder are equipped with 2.4-liter SOHC Mitsubishi engines with four cylinders capable of producing 162 horsepower. The eclipse GT hardtop and the GT Spyder are equipped with 3.8-liter SOHC Mitsubishi 6G75 engines with 24 valves producing 260 hp.

The GS models have a standard 5-speed manual or 5-speed Sportronic automatic transmission and anti-lock braking system. For safety, they are equipped with a six-airbag system for all the occupants. These models were also manufactured with comfort in mind as they include a Mitsubishi mp3/CD compatible audio system with six speakers, air conditioning, auto-off halogen headlamps, power windows, locks and mirrors. The GS is also equipped with an anti-theft immobilizer improving on security and 17-inch alloy wheels and rear spoiler for a sleek look.

There are also additional optional packages that you can get from new auto dealer weatherford including six-CD in dash changer, boasting eight speakers and a 10 subwoofer mounted in the trunk, steering wheel audio controllers, a digital display for outside temperature changes and an electro chromic driving mirror. For the GS Spyder there is a GS deluxe package with leather front seats upholstery, defogged side mirrors and heated front seats.

The GT models have a standard anti-theft immobilizer, 17 alloy rims, four-wheel anti-lock disk brakes, automatic halogen headlamps sensing darkness and fog lights. They are also equipped with a two-stage six-airbag system, front strut tower bars and traction control. They also have other features similar to those of the GS models including six-speaker CD/mp3 audio system, power windows and locks, rear spoiler and the center display for outside temperature.

For the optional accessories, a premium sport package that includes 18 seven spoke chrome rims, power sunroof, leather front- seat upholstery, 8-way adjustable driver s seat and an improved Rockford Fostage audio system with eight speakers and a subwoofer in the trunk. You can also get an automatic dimming rear view mirror, alloy pedals and steering wheel audio controllers with the package. The GS Spyder package has an additional wind deflector.

In 2009, all Mitsubishi eclipse models were given a facelift that added additional dual exhaust systems and replaced the normal headlights with projector HID headlamps. They also have a V6 engine capable of producing 265hp. The overall outlook of the eclipse is good and therefore it can be regarded as a pacesetter for other coupes in the market.

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