Mitsubishi Eclipse 1st generation

Class	Sports Car
Models code	D21A/D22A/D27A
Production	1989–1994
Assembly	United States
Body style	3-door lift back coupé
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive
Chassis Platform	D platform
Engine	1.8 L 4G37 I4 2.0 L 4G63 I4 2.0 L 4G63T turbo I4
Transmission	Manual F5M22 F5M33  W5M33  Automatic KM175-5/F4A22-1  F4A33-1
Wheelbase	2,470 mm (97.2 in)
Length	4,390 mm (172.8 in)
Width	1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height	1,310 mm (51.4 in)
Curb weight	1,145 kg to 1,404 kg (3,095 lb)

The first generation of Eclipse was built from early 1990 to fall 1995. It was available in the US in several trim and engine variants. The simplest versions had the 1.8-liter SOHC engine 4G37 (68 kW / 92 hp), front-wheel drive, no rear window wiper and manual power windows.It is the first product of a new U.S. factory built jointly by Chrysler and Mitsubishi, called Diamond-Star. 

History

The Mitsubishi Eclipse sports coupe was co-developed by the manufacturers Mitsubishi (as "Eclipse"), Plymouth (as laser) and the Chrysler subsidiary Eagle (as Talon). For this purpose, the joint venture Diamond Star Motors was founded in 1985.

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

• Air conditioning
• Alloy wheels
• AM/FM/cassette E/T stereo w/equalizer
• AM/FM/cassette E/T stereo
• Anti-theft alarm
• Cruise control
• Floor mats
• Leather seats
• Limited slip differential
• Power windows and door locks
• Power steering
• Rear window defroster
• Rear window wiper/washer
• Wheel covers

The Mitsubishi Eclipse was produced from early 1990 to late 2012 for the US market at the plant in Normal, Illinois. In total, more than 1.4 million vehicles were sold. 

PRICES New
3-door hatchback (5 sp ) $9,469
3-door hatchback (auto) $10,033
GS 3-door hatchback (5 sp.) $10,302
GS 3-door hatchback (auto) $10,866
GS DOHC 3-door hatchback (5 sp ) $11,032
GS DOHC 3-door hatchback (auto) $11,596
GS DOHC turbo 3-door hatchback (5 sp.) $12,735
GSX DOHC turbo 3-door hatchback (5 sp ) $14,314

The following engines were available:

• RS 1.8-l SOHC engine 4G37 (68 kW / 92 hp) and front-wheel drive
• GS (16V) 2.0L DOHC engine 4G63 (100 kW / 136 hp) and front-wheel drive
• GSi (16V) 2.0L DOHC engine 4G63 (110 kW / 150 hp) and front-wheel drive
• GS-T 2.0-liter DOHC engine 4G63T (143-154 kW / 195-210 hp) and front-wheel drive and turbocharging
• GS-X 2.0-liter DOHC engine 4G63T (143-154 kW / 195-210 hp) and permanent four-wheel drive and turbocharging
• GSi (16V) 2.0-liter DOHC engine 4G63 (110 kW / 150 hp) and front-wheel drive as Targa (conversion from Erich Goeckel)

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

5-gpeed manual transmission, AMÆM E/T stereo, Automatic restraint system, Body side moldings, Cargo compartment light, carpeted cargo compartment, Cloth & vinyl reclining high back bucket seats, Console, Digital closk, Dome light with delay, Dual remote mirrors, Dual vanity mirrors, stabilizer bars, Folding rear seats, Glove box light, Intermittent windshield washer/wipers, Locking glove box, Remote fuel filler door release, Remote liftgate release, Side window defoggers, Tachometer, Tilt steering wheel, Tinted glass, Trip odometer.

GS
AM/FM/cassette E/T stereo, dual power remote mirrors, Cloth with carpeted door trim panels, Power steering, Rear window defroster, Tonneau cover, Wheel covers.
GS Turbo
Dual exhaust, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, P205/55HRVR-16 tires.
GSX
6-way adjustable driver's seat, all-wheel-drive, Cruise control, Fog lights, Split folding rear seats.

For Europe only a special version of the GS and from 1994 the GS-T was imported. This had an external oil cooler, a knock sensor, a higher compression (10.4: 1 instead of 9: 1) and more power (110 kW instead of 100 kW in the GS and 143 kW in the GS-T) than the American GS. The Eclipse was also available only in a single equipment variant: full equipment except for the sunroof and leather interior. In addition, the equipment packages Top and GT could be ordered, including a sports suspension from Eibach and Koni, a different rear apron, larger 16-inch wheels, a double pipe exhaust system and a sports steering wheel of the brand Momo included. The Targa was only built around 200 times. The Targa roof can be removed in two parts and the underbody was reinforced by two 1.5 mm steel plates, making the Targa around 60 kg heavier than the standard Eclipse. The power window control has been adjusted so that the windows lower briefly when the door is opened and start again when closed. Over time, almost all Targa roofs were leaking, so an additional gasket had to be installed.

• GSi (16V) 2.0-liter DOHC engine 4G63 (110 kW / 150 hp) and front-wheel drive as Targa (conversion from Erich Goeckel)
• GS (Europe) 2.0-liter DOHC engine 4G63 (110 kW / 150 hp) and front-wheel drive
• GS-T (Europe) 2.0-liter DOHC engine 4G63T (143 kW / 195 hp) and front-wheel drive and turbocharging

The bumper on the left side of the bonnet is designed to provide enough space for the timing belt cover of the Mitsubishi 4G63 engine (the base model RS had the smaller 4G37 engine, but still the hood on the bonnet).

For Austria there was a so-called "sucker" -GSX. This combines the 150-horsepower engine from the GS with the all-wheel drive of the GSX.

Mitsubishi Eclipse GS / GS-T

• 2.0 l, 1997 cc, R4, 110 kW (150 hp) / 143 kW (195 hp)
• Model code: D22 AMNHMLF6
• Versions: D20 / D22A

Acceleration 0-100 km / h in 9.1 s (GS) / 8.4 s (GS-T), maximum speed 220 km / h.