1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Specifications

2-Door Conv Spyder GS Automatic
MSRP based on 2-Door Conv Spyder GS Automatic
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 21 mpg City/28 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I4, 2.4L
EPA Class Mini-Compact
Style Name 2dr Conv Spyder GS Auto
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style Convertible
Transmission 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD
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Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Mini-Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2943
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in) 40.4
Passenger Volume (ft³) 75.7
Second Head Room (in) 34.9
Front Shoulder Room (in) 53.1
Second Hip Room (in) 38.7
Front Head Room (in) 38.7
Second Leg Room (in) 28.4
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 55.1
Front Leg Room (in) 43.3
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in) 172.2
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.4
Track Width, Front (in) 59.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 68.3
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 98.8
Track Width, Rear (in) 59.3
Height, Overall (in) 51.6
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 5.1

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 16.9
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 21

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Type Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 141 @ 5500
Displacement 2.4L/143.4
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 148 @ 3000
Fuel System SFI
Transmission
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.685
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.350
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.488
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.176
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.000
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.551
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
Brakes
Brake ABS System NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 9 x - TBD -
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 14.58
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.4
Steering Type Power Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 38.1
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size 195/70HR14
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size T125/70D15
Front Tire Size 195/70HR14
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in) 14 x 5.5
Rear Wheel Material Alloy
Spare Wheel Size (in) 15 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in) 14 x 5.5
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Alloy
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) .63
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS No
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features Driver & front passenger air bags
3-point seat belts for all outboard passengers
Side-door impact beams

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Note Free Adjustment period - 3 years/36,000 miles Battery coverage - 24/24 full coverage w/50/50 pro rata Triple Diamond Concierge Coverage - provides rental/loaner vehicle when warranty sevice connot be completed in one day & the vehicle must be kept overnight Diamond Care Service Reminder System (DCSRS) includes - Reminders to customers concerning upcoming routine maintenance
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km 100,000
Corrosion Years 7
Drivetrain Miles/km 60,000
Drivetrain Years 5

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 7.4
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 90
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
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MSRP
$20,650
MSRP
$19,940
MSRP
$26,630
MSRP
$25,780
Gas Mileage
21 mpg City / 28 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
22 mpg City / 30 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
21 mpg City / 26 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
21 mpg City / 31 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas I4
Engine
Gas I4
Engine
Gas I4
Engine
Gas I4
Horsepower
141 @ 5500
Horsepower
141 @ 5500
Horsepower
205 @ 6000
Horsepower
210 @ 6000
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
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