The 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse is in it’s forth generation since 2006 for Mitsubishi’s most popular model of vehicles. It has long been one of the best known names of production performance street cars and has continued to stay at or near the top of that short list since its creation in 1989. The eclipse has even been featured in at least one well known movie.
There really has been very little change made to the 2009 eclipse from the 2006 eclipse, which underwent a complete redesign involving its exterior as well as many mechanical improvements. The most notable changes to the 09 Eclipse are a blacked-out front bumper, a more stylish rear end, and a redesigned performance wing. These exterior design improvements really help the 09 Eclipse to stand out from other cars in the same genre.
Pricing and specs for the Mitsubishi Eclipse varies with the vehicle type for this model of Mitsubishi vehicles, but makes production street performance vehicles very affordable. The Eclipse GS types that come with a 2.4L I4 with either a manual or automatic transmission start at between 20,249 and 21,249 dollars. The Eclipse GT with the 3.8L V6 with either a manual or automatic transmission starts at between 24,149 and 25, 149.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder convertible type GS, which come with FWD, 2.4L I4, and either a manual or automatic transmissions start at 25,949 and 28,949 dollars respectively.. The Eclipse Spyder convertible type GT with FWD, 3.8L V6, and either a manual or automatic transmissions start at 29,149 to 30,149 dollars respectively. These prices make the Eclipse Spyder one of the most desirable street performance cars on the road today.
The GT model of the Mitsubishi Eclipse has the standard stability control package as well as a dual exhaust system that yields a minimal horsepower boost. However with the available V6 engine an a very nice performance design both inside and out the Eclipse continues to be a very good choice for street performance enthusiasts. For the 09 model year the SE and SE-V6 model vehicles have been discontinued.
Some of the other features on the 09 Mitsubishi Eclipse is new to this line of vehicles. For example the GT model of the Eclipse has changed from light focusing headlamps to projector beams with HID lamps standard. Other features are in the body style which uses design features found in both the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution as well as the Nissan GT-R supercar formerly known as the Infinity Skyline.
The GS type cars come with 17 inch alloy wheels, remote keyless entry, speed control, full power package, and 50/50 folding back seat. The audio system for the GS comes standard with 6 speakers a CD player and MP3 playback capability, but there is no audio jack. GT type vehicles come standard with 18 inch wheels, rear spoiler, xenon headlights, larger rear brakes, fog lights, and an outside temperature display.
The two main options in packages that come in the Eclipse coupe cars are the Sun and Sound package, which is available on the GS and GT type cars, and the optional Premium Sports Package, which is only available on the GT type vehicles. The Sun and Sound package includes a rear window wiper, nice sunroof, aluminum pedals, auto-dim rearview mirror, compass and temp display, and rear cargo shelf. The sound addition to the Sun and Sound package is a 650 watt Rockford Fosgate sound system that has satellite radio, 6 disc CD/MP3 changer, and a 10 inch subwoofer. The Premium Sport Package comes with heated side mirrors, heated front seats, power drive seat, and auto climate control.
The specifications for the powertrains for Mitsubishi Eclipse cars are pretty good to. The GS type vehicles come with FWD and 2.4L 4 cylinder engine. This power plant produces 162 horsepower and 162 pounds per feet of torque. This engine is paired with either a 5 speed manual transmission or a 4 speed automatic transmission giving the GS type cars from 20 mpg in the city to between 26 to 28 mpg on the highway.
The GT type vehicles come with FWD and a powerful 3.8L V6 engine. This V6 produces 265 horsepower, which is a little more than last years model thanks to the totally new exhaust system. The 3.8L V6 also produces 262 pounds per feet of torque and also comes with either a 6 peed manual or optional 5 speed automatic transmission. With regard to fuel usage the V6 doesn’t perform as well as the I4 averaging only 16 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway with the manual transmission and 17 mpg in the city with 25 mpg for the automatic transmission.
With regard to the safety specs for the 09 Mitsubishi Eclipse cars the manufacturer has offered a lot of standard protection for these vehicles. Both trim types come with antilock brakes, front seat airbags, and side curtain airbags. Stability control only comes with the GT type cars and is not available for the GS type vehicles.
