2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Specifications

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

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 19 mpg City/26 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I4, 2.4L
EPA Class Sub-Compact
Style Name 2dr Spyder Auto GS
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 4
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style Convertible
Transmission 4-speed Sportronic automatic transmission w/OD & manual shift control

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Sub-Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3505
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 4
Front Hip Room (in) 53.7
Front Leg Room (in) 42.8
Second Shoulder Room (in) 40.0
Passenger Volume (ft³) 76.1
Second Head Room (in) 35.7
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.2
Second Hip Room (in) 40.3
Front Head Room (in) 39.6
Second Leg Room (in) 27.7
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) 101.4
Track Width, Rear (in) 61.8
Height, Overall (in) 54.4
Length, Overall (in) 179.7
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.8
Track Width, Front (in) 61.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 72.2
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 5.2

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 17.7
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 26

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 162 @ 4000
Fuel System MPFI
Engine Type Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 162 @ 6000
Displacement 2.4L/- TBD -
Transmission
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.84
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Sportronic Auto w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.69
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.21
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.57
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.21
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Brakes
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.3 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.6 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Steering
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 40
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.1
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.64
Tires
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size T125/70D16
Front Tire Size P225/50R17
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P225/50R17
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) 16 x - TBD -
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 0.91
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.79

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 Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps Yes
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features Anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brakeforce...
Driver & front passenger airbags w/front passenger occupant...
Driver & front passenger side airbags
3-point safety belts for all occupants
Height adjustable front shoulder belts w/pretensioners
LATCH system (lower anchors & tethers for children)
Emergency trunk release
Tubular steel side-guard door beams
Front/rear crumple zones
Daytime running lights

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 60,000
Basic Years 5
Corrosion Miles/km 100,000
Corrosion Years 7
Drivetrain Miles/km 100,000
Drivetrain Years 10
Roadside Assistance Miles/km Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years 5

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 110
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
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