The GT’s 260 lb.-ft. Of peak torque gives this model immediate and forceful off-the-line response. With the standard 6-speed manual transmission, the Spyder GT can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in about seven seconds. Both Eclipse automatic transmissions feature Sportronic™ console shifters to allow manual gear shift control for a more engaging driving experience. The 4-cylinder and V-6 Eclipse Spyder engines both feature the Innovative Valve Timing Electronic Control (MIVEC) system to help optimize engine efficiency and power across a broad engine speed range. Press release Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is giving its 'attainable exotic' Eclipse Spyder a deeper sound, a bit more power and new safety features for 2009.

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Restyled front and rear bumper fascias distinguish the Eclipse Spyder models for 2009. With the freshened styling comes a deeper 'voice' from a new dual exhaust system for the V6-powered Eclipse GT Spyder. The more powerful sound is accompanied by a minor boost in horsepower to 265 (up from 260). The Eclipse Spyder GT also gains standard high intensity discharge (HID) head lamps for 2009, further sharpening front styling while aiding nighttime visibility. Already equipped with a full array of proven safety technology, the Eclipse GT for 2009 gains Active Stability Control (ASC) as standard equipment. The Eclipse Spyder continues to win over customers with its unique combination of striking design, thrilling performance, high-quality convertible top and excellent value. Sales of the Spyder increased by 8% in 2007 over 2006.

Newly styled single-color front and rear bumper fascias lend a more defined appearance to the 4-cylinder Eclipse Spyder GS, model while the new two-tone bumper fascias for the GT model further emphasize its road-hungry stance. The Eclipse Spyder echoes the concept-car design of its coupe sibling with sleek, taut, muscular lines and engaging details. The 'attainable exotic' design of the fourth-generation Eclipse is further underscored for 2009 by the availability of three new colors, Maizen Blue pearl, Quick Silver metallic and Solar, a vibrant new yellow. Inside, all Eclipse models feature new interior cloth fabrics for a richer feel and appearance. Two Levels of Spyder Performance The Eclipse Spyder is offered in two trim levels. The GS model is powered by a 162-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine teamed with a 5-speed manual transmission. A 4-speed automatic transmission is available as an option.

The Eclipse Spyder GT challenges more expensive sports cars with its 265-horsepower, 3.8-liter V-6 engine teamed with a standard 6-speed manual transmission or an optional 5-speed automatic. The GT’s 260 lb.-ft. Of peak torque gives this model immediate and forceful off-the-line response. With the standard 6-speed manual transmission, the Spyder GT can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in about seven seconds. Both Eclipse automatic transmissions feature Sportronic™ console shifters to allow manual gear shift control for a more engaging driving experience. The 4-cylinder and V-6 Eclipse Spyder engines both feature the Mitsubishi Innovative Valve Timing Electronic Control (MIVEC) system to help optimize engine efficiency and power across a broad engine speed range. Rigid Body Structure, Sporty Chassis Mitsubishi engineered the Eclipse platform to be built as a coupe or convertible.

The rigid platform enables the four-wheel independent suspension to give the Eclipse Spyder both sporty road manners and a compliant, comfortable ride. The multi-link rear suspension uses either a 20-mm (GS) or 21-mm (GT) stabilizer bar. Commensurate with its higher performance potential, the Spyder GT also uses larger ventilated rear disc brakes in place of the GS model’s solid rear brake discs. The GS model is equipped as standard with 17-inch alloy wheels and 225/50R17 V-rated all-season tires; the GT model gets standard 18-inch alloy wheels, fitted with 235/45R18 V-rated all-season tires. Exotic-Inspired, Internationally Praised Design The Eclipse Spyder convincingly distinguishes itself from traditional, conservative or retro styling seen on some convertible sport models.

With athletic fender arches, a wind tunnel-inspired front fascia and integrated rear lip spoiler, Eclipse Spyder carves out its own unique style. Where the designs of other sport coupes and convertibles might attract attention for a brief time and then fade, the Eclipse design was recognized for its potential to endure. The Eclipse Spyder was one of two production cars to receive the GOOD DESIGN award from the renowned Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design in 2006, its debut year. (The other was the BMW Z4 coupe.) An international jury selected entries in 18 categories from 25 countries. Premium Automatic Top Perhaps most impressive about the Eclipse Spyder’s automatic top is that it folds completely out of sight under a flush-fitting powered tonneau cover in about 19 seconds. When raised, the top design gives the Eclipse a distinctive 'chopped' speedster appearance. The Spyder’s top is made of cloth, compared to vinyl used on some cars in this price segment.

Its advanced multi-layer construction includes a full headliner to provide the quiet, snug interior feeling of a coupe when it is raised. The top is designed to resist 'ballooning' at highway speed, and the glass rear window features a defroster. Interior Designed to be Seen Convertible owners expect interior styling to be attractive in its own right - something to enhance pride of ownership when driving top-down. To that end, the Eclipse Spyder’s 'attainable exotic' design theme continues inside. The wave-form instrument panel houses easy-to-reach controls and features distinctive motorcycle-inspired gauges and ice-blue nighttime illumination. The customer can choose from three available color schemes: Techno-Sport (charcoal), Hi-Q Sport (medium gray) and Avante Garde (terra cotta).

The interior leather-wrapped steering wheel features audio system remote controls. High-back front bucket seats use open headrests for a sporty look and enhanced rear visibility. High-Power Music Machine Both Eclipse Spyder models feature as standard a 650-watt (max.) Rockford-Fosgate Premium Audio system with a 6-disc, in-dash CD changer that can play MP3 CDs, plus SIRIUS® Satellite Radio with a 6-month pre-paid subscription. The audio system is specifically tuned for the Eclipse Spyder and provides automatic sound equalization for top-up or top-down driving. An eight-inch subwoofer is integrated into the rear seat area as a design element. The PUNCH® control and Digital Signal Processor (DSP) give the user total control over the subwoofer’s 'punch' level and provide custom music-genre equalization as well as sound field image settings, including: Normal, Stage, Live and Hall. A DSP sound setting memory function allows users to configure all eight DSP settings and save them in six preset locations for favorite CDs, artists, or music genres.

Mitsubishi Value On both the Eclipse Spyder GS and GT models, the long list of standard equipment includes advanced dual-stage front air bags and seat-mounted side air bags, an anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), air conditioning, the 650-watt (max.) Rockford-Fosgate audio system with SIRIUS Satellite Radio, cruise control, engine immobilizer, fog lamps, keyless entry and power windows, locks and mirrors. In addition to GS-level equipment, the V-6-powered Eclipse Spyder GT features Active Stability Control (ASC), high intensity discharge (HID) head lamps, 18-inch alloy wheels, electronic traction control and a standard outside temperature and compass display.

The Eclipse GS and GT models each offer an option package that enhances interior comfort. The Leather Package for the Spyder GS combines leather seating surfaces, heated front seats and heated exterior mirrors, along with the outside temperature and compass displays that are standard on the GT. The Eclipse Spyder GT’s optional Premium Sport Package lives up to its billing by equipping this model with a 6-way power driver’s seat, leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors, automatic climate control system, aluminum pedals, and a machined wheel finish.

Vehicle Overview The Eclipse, available in coupe and convertible (Spyder) body styles, is Mitsubishi's front-wheel-drive sports car. The curvy, haunchy design surprised all by appearing in dealerships looking almost exactly like the exotically styled concept car on which it's based. Previously, the Eclipse came as the GS with a four-cylinder and the GT with a V-6. Among the changes for 2008 is the addition of an SE (Special Edition), a limited-production coupe-only trim level that has the GT's firm suspension but comes with either the four- or the six-cylinder engine. It also has some distinguishing exterior and interior characteristics.

Another notable change for 2008 is the first-ever electronic stability system in an Eclipse, exclusively on the SE with the V-6 engine. Exterior Design touches include a split grille flanked by large headlights. In profile, the Eclipse has an arched roofline and what Mitsubishi calls flexed surfaces.

An integrated rear spoiler is standard, and the GT coupe has a large stainless-steel tailpipe. The new SE trim level adds a chin spoiler, trunklid spoiler and SE body graphics. Aluminum-alloy wheels hold 17-inch tires, and GT coupes have 18-inch wheels as standard equipment.

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The optional GT Premium package gives these wheels a 'sword silver' finish. Built on a 101.4-inch wheelbase, the Eclipse is 179.7 inches long overall. Although the Spyder's resemblance to the coupe is apparent, particularly in the beltline and the rear end, its. Show full review. Vehicle Overview The Eclipse, available in coupe and convertible (Spyder) body styles, is Mitsubishi's front-wheel-drive sports car. The curvy, haunchy design surprised all by appearing in dealerships looking almost exactly like the exotically styled concept car on which it's based.

Previously, the Eclipse came as the GS with a four-cylinder and the GT with a V-6. Among the changes for 2008 is the addition of an SE (Special Edition), a limited-production coupe-only trim level that has the GT's firm suspension but comes with either the four- or the six-cylinder engine. It also has some distinguishing exterior and interior characteristics. Another notable change for 2008 is the first-ever electronic stability system in an Eclipse, exclusively on the SE with the V-6 engine.

Exterior Design touches include a split grille flanked by large headlights. In profile, the Eclipse has an arched roofline and what Mitsubishi calls flexed surfaces. An integrated rear spoiler is standard, and the GT coupe has a large stainless-steel tailpipe. The new SE trim level adds a chin spoiler, trunklid spoiler and SE body graphics. Aluminum-alloy wheels hold 17-inch tires, and GT coupes have 18-inch wheels as standard equipment. The optional GT Premium package gives these wheels a 'sword silver' finish.

Built on a 101.4-inch wheelbase, the Eclipse is 179.7 inches long overall. Although the Spyder's resemblance to the coupe is apparent, particularly in the beltline and the rear end, its retractable top gives the Spyder an identity separate from the teardrop-shaped coupe. The cloth top folds under a tonneau cover that keeps the Spyder's lines clean. New paint colors for 2008 are called Optimist Green, Rave Red and Northstar White. Interior The four-seat cabin has high-back front sport seats with integrated head restraints.

The eight-way manually adjustable driver's seat incorporates adjustable lumbar support. The driver faces a four-spoke steering wheel and a soft-touch instrument panel.

Motorcycle-inspired gauges are backlit in blue. The SE trim level includes dark charcoal leather and a terra cotta color pallet, and it adds logo floor mats and aluminum scuff plates. The plates can be added to the Eclipse GT by optioning the Premium package.

In the Spyder, as in any convertible, the backseat has to sacrifice to make room for the top and its machinery. It's tiny back there; don't expect to be able to carry four full-size adults in this car. Elsewhere, though, the interior is largely the same as in the coupe, including the deep cutouts in the doors that give front-seat riders extra elbowroom. The biggest difference up here is that the Spyder's 650-watt stereo system automatically adjusts the volume when the top is lowered. The coupe's cargo volume totals 15.7 cubic feet, and the 50/50-split rear seatback folds down for more capacity. The convertible's trunk is just 5.2 cubic feet. Standard equipment includes air conditioning; remote keyless entry; cruise control; power windows, locks and side mirrors; a leather-wrapped steering wheel; and a 140-watt six-speaker CD stereo that plays MP3 files on CD-ROM discs.

The car doesn't have an auxiliary input for connecting a portable player like an iPod. A Premium Sport Package for the GT coupe adds heated leather front seating surfaces, automatic climate control, heated mirrors, aluminum pedals and a Rockford Fosgate audio system. Under the Hood The GS coupe is powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that produces 162 horsepower and 162 pounds-feet of torque; it teams with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. The GT's 3.8-liter V-6 develops 263 hp and 260 pounds-feet of torque and can work with either a six-speed manual gearbox or a five-speed automatic. The new SE trim level comes with the four- or six-cylinder.

The SE V6 is the first Eclipse ever to include an electronic stability system. The automatic transmission incorporates Sportronic, which permits manually selectable gear changes. The Spyder has the same mechanicals as the Eclipse coupe. MacPherson struts are used in the front suspension, while a multilink configuration goes in the rear. Front and rear stabilizer bars are standard, with a stiffer rear one in the GT. The GT also has larger ventilated rear disc brakes and traction control. Safety The coupe's six standard airbags include the required frontal-impact airbags and seat-mounted side-impact devices to protect front occupants.

Oddly, there are side curtain airbags, but they only protect front, not backseat, occupants. Typical of convertibles, the Spyder does without the curtains altogether; they're mounted in the coupe's door frame, which goes away when a soft-top is added. Antilock brakes are standard in both the coupe and Spyder, and a tire pressure monitoring system is now standard. As noted above, the Eclipse's first electronic stability system comes on the V-6-equipped Eclipse SE. Driving Impressions If the look is what turns you on, you might be happy with the standard 2.4-liter four-cylinder. Most will prefer the Eclipse GT's 3.8-liter V-6 we tested. The V-6 has a very broad torque curve — plenty of grunt from low engine speeds all the way up the tach.

Despite its considerable weight — a far-reaching drawback — this is a lot of engine for the Eclipse. The ever-ready torque gives you much range to work with, all the way up to the 6,500-rpm redline.

The Eclipse GT can get to 60 mph in less than 6 seconds. The shifter and clutch pedal have a sports-car feel. The stick isn't particularly precise, like that in the Nissan 350Z, but it feels substantial. There's some torque steer in straight-line acceleration, but not nearly as much as expected. The ABS-based traction control did its job without bucking the steering wheel left and right. Once you get aggressive, though, the car's dynamics start to spoil the fun. The Eclipse is front-heavy and understeer is prevalent, even when off the throttle.

The driver's seat has a height adjustment — manual is standard, and power is available. Visibility to the rear is typical of a coupe; the car and its belt line are low enough that passenger cars are visible. The backseat is of limited usability. Children should be OK back there, but it depends: The front seats move back far enough to practically eliminate backseat legroom. There are no cupholders or storage provisions back there.

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The cushions are contoured in such a way that you're unlikely to get a child-safety seat to secure properly. Hide full review. What is a Bumper-to-Bumper warranty? Often called a basic warranty or new-vehicle warranty, a bumper-to-bumper policy covers components like air conditioning, audio systems, vehicle sensors, fuel systems and major electrical components. Most policies exclude regular maintenance like fluid top offs and oil changes, but a few brands have separate free-maintenance provisions, and those that do offer them is slowly rising. Bumper-to-bumper warranties typically expire faster than powertrain warranties.

What is a Powertrain warranty? Don't be misled a 10-year or 100,000-mile powertrain warranty doesn't promise a decade of free repairs for your car.

It typically covers just the engine and transmission, along with any other moving parts that lead to the wheels, like the driveshaft and constant velocity joints. Some automakers also bundle seat belts and airbags into their powertrain warranties. With a few exceptions, powertrain warranties don't cover regular maintenance like engine tuneups and tire rotations.