Images of Mitsubishi’s 2009 model year Eclipse range have turned up just days before the official release of the car at this week’s Chicago Auto Show. The biggest update for the car is the new front end, which sports a revised bumper styled similarly to the flagship Evo Lancer, as well as a new rear bumper complete with an integrated diffuser.
Mechanical updates consist of a new dual exhaust system for the 3.8L V6 motor, which boosts power up to 265hp and torque up to 262lb-ft. The car comes standard with a six-speed manual gearbox or an optional Sportronic five-speed self-shifter with pseudo manual control.
The performance Eclipse GT now comes standard with stability control, ventilated disc brakes with ABS and a large rear spoiler. Stay tuned for all the official information and high-res images from the Chicago Show.
Reader Comments
Sun Feb 3 2008 5:28 AM
Adam says
Want.
Sun Feb 3 2008 6:19 AM
Bob says
Funny how both Nissan and Mitsubishi started using a similar grille for their sports cars.
Sun Feb 3 2008 3:31 PM
Adam says
It almost actually looks like a rounded, baby-skyline.
It's all reminiscent of Audi's use of the big-mouth grille
Sun Feb 3 2008 4:36 PM
ohmy says
ya adam i can see that and the audi part too
funny you mention that because i was thinking to myself, damn, that body shape looked so familiar then i read your comment adn im like aww yesss thats what i was thinking.
Sun Feb 3 2008 10:28 PM
SuperSkyline89 says
For a second there I thought I was looking at a yellow Nissan GT-R. The black bit in the front is like it was stolen from a GT-R, the rest of the front looks kinda like the EVO X, the bottom of the bumper that is.
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