Car Mitsubishi Eclipse.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse is a 4 seater sports car with a coupe body and a very sporty disposition. Started to be produced in 1989 only in left-hand drive format. It was named after an eighteenth century famous horse who won twenty-six races. Sold in America as Plymouth Laser and Eagle Talon. For more than 20 years, as many as four generations of machines have been created. The most enthusiastic is the 4th generation, which we will talk about now. These Eclipse was produced for six years – from two thousand five to two thousand eleven years. The entire lineup of Mitsubishi.

Appearance.

Perhaps the most important feature of the updated Mitsubishi Eclipse has become a folding top. According to the idea of Japanese designers, it goes up and down in only nineteen seconds. The rear window is made of ordinary glass and is equipped with a defroster. The standard Eclipse has seventeen-inch alloy metal disks, fog lights and an integrated keyless door opening system.

In spite of diminishing of sizes in comparison with Galant, Eclipse weighs one thousand two hundred and fifteen kg against one thousand 100 eighty five kg. This is explained by a slightly reinforced body and a safety cage installed throughout the body. The front and rear bumpers were mounted on universal shock absorbers. This was not made by chance, as they perfectly absorb the impact energy during collisions.

Interior.

The Japanese beauty paid increased attention to interior. All devices are made in some motorcycle style – a little unusual, but very successful. Illumination is one hundred percent neon. You can choose from three interior design variants: terracotta, charcoal and gray medium.

Want the air conditioner, Abs, heated locks paired with electric distribution of all braking forces? All it comes already in base complete set Mitsubishi Eclipse of four generations. Since the level of music system is very important for such cars, the manufacturer has installed a Rockford Fosgate system with an unusual power of 600 50 watts. GS package includes leather upholstery, heated seats.

Technical properties.

It is necessary to say that the platform of the ANELATE from Italian to English last Eclipse has been developed taking into account that it is possible to build a car with a folding top, and a coupe on its base. Though it is clear to everyone that the given car is basically suitable for sports driving. The car acquires nimble manners due to an independent suspension and a four-cylinder engine of 2,4 liters in volume.

The choice of an automobile owner is offered by five-gear mechanics or 4-gear automatic transmission. With such interior Mitsuha Eclipse can simply compete even with Nissan 350Z. For example, a variant with a mechanics simply picks up 100 km in seven seconds. By the way, later the 263-horsepower 3.8-liter engine for fans of especially keen sensations has been developed.

Cost and equipment.

The last Mitsubishi Eclipse was launched in 2001. It was sold for thirty five thousand bucks. Of course, used models now can be found in Russia is much cheaper – from eleven thousand bucks, depending on the proposed option.

Let’s summarize .

It is possible to name Mitsubishi Eclipse a fine creation of the Japanese car industry or, on the contrary, to try to find any faults in it. But one thing is clear – more than nine hundred and six thousand models have been assembled and sold for 20 years! This fact clearly shows how successful and necessary was the series Eclipse Mitsubishi!