2000-2005 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 coupe

Wheelbase, in.	100.8	100.8

Overall Length, in.	175.4	175.4

Overall Width, in.	68.9	68.9

Overall Height, in.	52.8	51.6

Curb Weight, lbs.	3042	2822

Cargo Volume, cu. ft.	7.2	16.9

Standard Payload, lbs.	--	--

Fuel Capacity, gals.	16.4	16.4

Seating Capacity	4	4

Front Head Room, in.	39.4	37.9

Max. Front Leg Room, in.	42.3	42.3

Rear Head Room, in.	34.5	34.9

Max. Rear Leg Room, in.	29.4	30.0

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

Powertrain Options and Availability

In 2000, RS and GS models used a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine that produced 145 horsepower with a 4-speed automatic, or 154 hp with 5-speed manual shift. The GT edition got a 3.0-liter V6, rated 200 horsepower with an automatic transmission or 205 hp with the manual gearbox. When equipped with automatic, the GT had a separate gate for manual gear changes. Subtle changes to the four-cylinder in subsequent years lowered horsepower ratings to 147 with manual, 140 with automatic.

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

ohc I4	2.4 / 149	142-154	163	5-speed manual: 23/31 4-speed automatic: 20/28	5-speed manual: 23.3 4-speed automatic: --

ohc V6	3.0 / 181	200-205	205	5-speed manual: 20/28 4-speed automatic: 20/27	5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: 20.7

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

NHTSA Crash-Test Results

Vehicle crash test information not available at this time.

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-wheel drive

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