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2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Coupe
Layout:
front-engine / FWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 3,274 (GS; SE)
3,472 (GT; SE V6)
GVWR: 4,090 (GS; SE)
4,332 (GT; SE V6)
Weight distribution: 60 / 40 (GS; SE)
62 / 38 (GT; SE V6)
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 17.7
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 40.0
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 11.6 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 10.3 in. power-assisted discs
GT; SE V6: 11.2 in. power-assisted vented discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline-4; cast-iron block and aluminum head
Valvetrain: SOHC 4-valves/cyl.; MIVEC
Displacement: 2,378
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 87.0 x 100.0
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Power [hp]: 162 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 162 at 4,000
Redline: 6,500
Mileage City [mpg]: 20
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 26 - 28 (MT)
Available with: GS; SE
 
Type: V6; cast-iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: SOHC 4-valves/cyl.; MIVEC
Displacement: 3,828
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 95.0 x 90.0
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Power [hp]: 263 at 5,750
Torque [lb-ft]: 260 at 4,500
Redline: 6,500
Mileage City [mpg]: 16 - 17 (AT)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 26
Available with: GT; SE V6
 
Transmissions:
Type: 5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.58, 1.95, 1.38, 1.03, 0.77
Final Drive: 4.31
Available with: GS; SE
 
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.21, 2.24, 1.54, 1.17, 1.09, 0.79
Final Drive: 3.77 (1st - 4th); 3.24
Available with: GT; SE V6
 
Type: 4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.84, 1.57, 1.00, 0.69
Final Drive: 4.21
Available with: GS; SE
 
Type: 5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.79, 2.16, 1.42, 1.00, 0.69
Final Drive: 3.33
Available with: GT; SE V6
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 179.7
Width [in.]: 72.2
Height [in.]: 53.5
Wheelbase [in.]: 101.4
Front Track [in.]: 61.8
Rear Track [in.]: 61.8
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 4
Seating Capacity: 81.6
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 38.5
Rear Headroom [in.]: 34.6
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 42.8
Rear Legroom [in.]: 29.2
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 54.2
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 51.2
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 53.7
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 44.4
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 15.7
Standard Features
  • 2 12v power outlets
  • 2 doors
  • 2 power remote, folding door mirrors
  • 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine
  • 225/50 R17 all-season tires
  • 4-way manual driver sports seat with lumbar support
  • 4-way manual passenger sports seat
  • 5-speed manual transmission
  • 6 speakers
  • AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
  • Air-conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • Auto-off headlights
  • Battery run-down protection
  • Body-color bumpers, door handles, and mirrors
  • Cargo area carpeting and light
  • Carpeted floor mats in front
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front
  • Day-time running lights
  • Driver foot-rest
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with armrest and storage
  • Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Halogen headlights
  • Illuminated entry with fade
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry for doors and trunk
  • Leather gear shift knob
  • Lighted and lockable glove box
  • MP3 Player
  • Panic alarm
  • Power door locks with selective unlocking
  • Power windows; with one-touch open for driver
  • Reading lights in front
  • Rear 50/50 split-folding bench seats
  • Rear liftgate
  • Rear lip spoiler
  • Rear window defogger
  • Single in-dash mounted CD player
  • Storage: front doors
  • Sun visor vanity mirror with illumination on driver and passenger side
  • Tachometer
  • Temporary spare tire
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tilt steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Ultra low emission vehicle II
  • Variable instrument-panel lighting
  • Variable intermittent, speed-sensitive windshield wipers
  • Vehicle security system (Anti-theft alarm system)
  • Window grid diversity antenna
Standard Warranties
Bumper to bumper [months / miles] 60 / 60,000
Corrosion perforation [months / miles] 84 / 100,000
Powertrain [months / miles] 120 / 100,000
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 5.8 (GT; SE V6)
0 - 100 mph [sec.]: 14.4 (GT; SE V6)
Quarter Mile [sec.]: 14.4 (GT; SE V6)
 
Top Speed [mph]: 155 (GT; SE V6)
Braking 60 - 0 [ft.]: 127 (GT; SE V6)