Mitsubishi Eclipse Third generation

Model years	2000 to 2005
Assembly	United States
Body style	3-door lift back coupé ,2-door convertible
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Engine	2.4 L 150 hp (110 kW) 4G64 I4 3.0 L 200 hp (150 kW) 6G72 V6 3.0 L 210 hp (160 kW) 6G72 V6
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,560 mm (100.8 in)
Length	2004–05: 4,491 mm (176.8 in) 2000–03: 4,455 mm (175.4 in)
Width	1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Height	Coupe: 1,311 mm (51.6 in) Spyder: 1,341 mm (52.8 in)
Curb weight	2.4 coupe: 1,280 kg (2,822 lb) 2.4 convertible: 1,380 kg (3,042 lb) V6 coupe: 1,385 kg (3,053 lb) V6 convertible: 1,470 kg (3,241 lb)

In the spring of 2000, the third generation of the sports coupe came on the market. This Eclipse was almost exclusively offered only in the US. In the last year of production, a limited number of units went to Japan for sale as a coupe and as a Spyder.

Mitsubishi Eclipse 3rd Generation History

The Eclipse comes as a hatcback coupe and Spyder convertible. Both body styles come in GS and GT trim, also the RS coupe. GTS have a standard V6, other Eclipses a 4-cylinder engine.

standards include alloy wheels, air conditioning, CD stereo, power windows and locks, and engine immobilizer. Manual transmission is standard for all, with automatic optional; the GT automatic has a separate gate for manual shifting. Spyders include a power soft top with glass rear window. The driving position is low-slung, but all models have seat-height adjustment. Gauges and most switchgear are clear and handy. Luggage space is generous in coupes with the rear seat folded, limited in Spyders.

The basis for the engine was a 2.4-l four-cylinder (D50) with about 114 kW / 154 hp, which was available in the model variants GS and RS . The turbo version known from its predecessor was replaced by a 3.0l V6 engine (D53a) with 151 kW / 205 hp for the GT model. The RS has 15-inch wheels and tires, GS models 16s, and GTS add 17-inch wheels, lower-body skirts, and rear disc brakes instead of drums.
Front side airbags are available only for GTS in a Premium Package option along with antilock brakes and, with automatic transmission, traction control. Antilock brakes are standard on the GT Spyder. Leather upholstery is available for GTS and the GS Spyder.

For 2001, coupes add rear child-seat anchors, and the GS and GT gain a standard rear spoiler. Also new is a GS coupe Sun and Sound package comprising sunroof and premium audio; a similar Sun, Sound and Leather package with leather upholstery is available for the GT coupe. From spring 2003 there was a small facelift for the Eclipse with modified front bumper and the modified fuel cap. The GT got the name GTS, and the 3.0l V6 engine came now due to a modified intake (variable intake manifold) to 154 kW / 210 hp.

The offered engines were available in two different emission standards: Fed-Spec (Federal Specification) and Cal-Spec (California Specification). In the Cal-Spec, the V6 engine of the GT / GTS, compared to the Fed-Spec, has two pre-catalytic converters that ensure earlier and better exhaust aftertreatment.

In Europe, this car was available only as a gray import . The spare parts usually compensated by equivalent spare parts from the Mitsubishi Galant V6 24V.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT:

RS: 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission, dual front airbags, variable-assist power steering, tilt steering wheel, air conditioning, interior air filter, cloth upholstery, front bucket seat w/driver height adjustment, center console, cupholders, folding rear seat, power windows, power door locks, AWFWCD player, digital dock,tachometer, variable-intermittent wipers, map lights, auxiliary power outlets, remote hatch release, visor mirrors, rear defogger, cargo cover, automatic-off headlights, floomats, theft-deterrent system, dual outside mirrors, 195/65HR15 tires, alloy wheels.
GS hatchback adds: 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability, cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel, power mirrors, split folding rear seat, rear spoiler, 205/55HR16 tires.
GS convertible adds: Infinity sound system, remote keyless entry, non-folding rear seat, power convertible top, fog lights.
GT adds to GS hatchback or GS convertible: 3.0-liter V6 engine, 4-wheel disc brakes, power antenna (convertible), sport suspension, fog lights, 215/50VR17 tires.

The top speed is 240 km / h (electronically limited), and the acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h takes place in 7.2 s.

In the spring of 2005, the 3rd series was discontinued.

2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GTS in 2 Fast 2 Furious, Movie, 2003