1995-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Specs & Safety

Detailed safety information for this generation Mitsubishi Eclipse include detailed crash test scores from the NHTSA. Specs for this generation Mitsubishi Eclipseinclude everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification	2-door convertible	2-door hatchback

Wheelbase, in.	98.8	98.8

Overall Length, in.	172.2	172.2

Overall Width, in.	68.3	68.3

Overall Height, in.	51.6	50.2

Curb Weight, lbs.	2888	2767

Cargo Volume, cu. ft.	5.1	16.6

Standard Payload, lbs.	--	--

Fuel Capacity, gals.	16.9	16.9

Seating Capacity	4	4

Front Head Room, in.	38.7	37.9

Max. Front Leg Room, in.	43.3	43.3

Rear Head Room, in.	34.9	34.3

Max. Rear Leg Room, in.	28.4	28.4

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Powertrain Options and Availability

All Eclipse coupes held a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with dual overhead camshafts. The normally aspirated engine in RS and GS models developed 140 horsepower. A turbocharged 2.0-liter engine went into GS-T and GSX models, making 210 horsepower (205 horsepower when equipped with an automatic transmission). Spyder GS convertible used a different engine: 2.4 liters and 141 horsepower. A 5-speed manual transmission was standard in all models, with 4-speed automatic optional.

Engines	Size liters / cu. in	Horse- power	Torque	Transmission: EPA city/hgwy	Consumer Guide Observed

dohc I4	2.0 / 122	140	130	5-speed manual: 22/33 4-speed automatic: 21/31	5-speed manual: 27.5 4-speed automatic: --

Turbocharged dohc I4	2.0 / 122	205-210	214	5-speed manual: 23/31 4-speed automatic: 20/27	5-speed manual: 22.7 4-speed automatic: 18.4

dohc I4	2.4 / 143	141	148	4-speed manual: 20/28 5-speed manual: 22/30	4-speed manual: -- 5-speed manual: 21.5

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

NHTSA Crash-Test Results

Test	1999 Eclipse	1999 Eclipse

Front Impact, Driver	4	4

Front Impact, Passenger	4	4

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.

Built In: USA

Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front- or all-wheel drive

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