mitsu saving the eclipse

[Unholy S14]

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/27/detroit-preview-mitsubishi-to-unleash-concept-ra/


http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/11/concept-ra_1_l_opt.jpg

[TheSquidd]

I hate click through.

Performance enthusiasts have witnessed the devolution of the Mitsubishi Eclipse from the turbocharged, all-wheel-drive thrill ride it once was to the V6-powered, front-wheel-drive highway cruiser it is today. Perhaps the Concept-RA that Mitsubishi will unveil at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show in January heralds a return to that original Eclipse. The concept certainly has the look of those first-gen cars, with a low slung body and perfectly arching roof line. The rear even has a bit of Boxster to it. The fender flares and what we hope are functional extraction vents give purpose to the design, which is backed up by the use of lightweight materials and an eco-friendly though potent powerplant.

The Concept-RA is built on an aluminum space frame and most of its body panels, including the hood and fenders, are made from a recyclable plastic resin that's impact resistant. That brings the weight down so that the 2.2L four-cylinder turbodiesel doesn't have to work as hard to make the car go. The diesel features Mitsu's MIVEC valve timing technology, as well as direct injection and piezoelectric injectors. It requires no urea injection to meet our strict emissions standards for diesels, instead relying on a smorgasbord of traps, filters and catalytic converters. Despite its formidable green cred, the 2.2L mill produces just over 200 HP and 310 ft-lbs. of torque. Like the best Eclipses of old, it sends power to all four wheels, though through a more modern Twin Clutch SST transmission. Mitsubishi's Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) also keeps the car planted by coordinating the efforts of a variety of systems, including the brakes, stability control, steering and damping.

The Concept-RA should to be one of the most exciting concepts in Detroit this year, not just because it looks sharp, but also because Mitsubishi took the time to fit it with a workable drivetrain and cutting edge powerplant that could make it to market. As for whether or not the Concept-RA has any official ties to the first-generation Eclipse, that was our own wishful thinking... but you can't deny the resemblance.


It'll weigh 4000lbs, and have a V6 piece of shit motor when released I'm sure of it.

[Suk02Si]

I hate click through.

It'll weigh 4000lbs, and have a V6 piece of shit motor when released I'm sure of it.

Aren't those the current specs for the Eclipse? :rofl:

[PRADOgy]

it would take a miracle ..

id just kill it..

[ManoNegra]

There's nothing worth saving anymore.. it died years ago.

[B18C5MK1]

:down::down::down::down:

:ghey:


garbage.

[BustedS13]

meh. you want a real eclipse, go find a GSX. you want a watered down piece of shit, get a new one.

[lflkajfj12123]

car's are good for nothing more than winning awards at local car shows with your thumping system and neons with tezzzazzz' son

atleast thats what the locals make use of them for -_-

[nvrplzd240]

Dayumm son! Look at how big those riiimzz are y0!

I have no doubt that it will suck. By the time it's produced it will probably have even more weight and be fwd.

[ayuaddict]

mistu is saving the what?

[zomgdrft]

God save us. Just ditch it and start over, christ almighty.

[BustedS13]

car's are good for nothing more than winning awards at local car shows with your thumping system and neons with tezzzazzz' son

atleast thats what the locals make use of them for -_-

or running 12's all day on a budget. my friend mark used to have an AWD talon, it was super fun.

[Gumballf355]

if they made a new gsx with Evo engine and drive train in a two door 4 seater config that would be a good thing...

[Adam496]

Yeah but they never will...they has been speculation about awd concepts for the previous two gens....All my turd gen is good for is being a tank of a DD.

[markyboi]

cap'n save a ho! but the ho cannot be saved anymore, it has std

[Antihero983]

also in addition to making it turbo again, they will be making sure each new eclipse comes with crank walk.

[Unholy S14]

I have faith

i used to own a 97 GSX

[zomgdrft]

I have faith

i used to own a 97 GSX
Welcome to Zilvia? :bigok:


EDIT - WTF? You edited your post to something completely different...

[Taniguchi_Is_#1]

i want a diesel. but not a diesel eclipse.

[Unholy S14]

didnt want to offend anyone, you know what i said ;)

[jackjack]

There's nothing worth saving anymore.. it died years ago.


this is true. even though it was a pain in the ass :hsdance:

[IIIXziuR]

Yeah like everyone else said, it's horrible.
They should just axe it from production....it gets worse each generation.

[BOROSUN]

yes... kill the eclipse and bring starion back.

[jrocslider]

put it out of its misery already

if i was a mitsubishi eclipse i'd wanna be shot in the forehead with a 12 gauge

[fliprayzin240sx]

You cant save something that died in 99...

[RiversideS13]

i heard post 00 model had better sale than the pre 00 model, that is why they thought NA & FWD is way to go and they made a piece of crap for current market. i think their marketing and US R&D department should get lay off because Galant and Eclipse are the two oddest cars on the road in my opinion.

This trend also reminded me that 01-06 honda civic

[motorsnail]

I thought they only came out with 1st gen eclipse? Those are the only ones ive heard about anyways:nono:

[bloodangels13]

the only one i like was the ralliart demo eclipe w/ custom flared body and evo power/drivetrain
http://www.autobytel.com/images/Concepts/Mitsubishi/Eclipse_Ralliart/400/Mitsu_EclipseRalliartConcept_exfrdrvr34_motion.jpg

[opponheimer]

Equipped with Crankwalk Version Two Point 'O'

And Optional shift knob for automatic shifters, as well as F&F Decals Galore.

[PRADOgy]

yes... kill the eclipse and bring starion back.

yessssssssssssssssssssss!

[Gnnr]

the only one i like was the ralliart demo eclipe w/ custom flared body and evo power/drivetrain
http://www.autobytel.com/images/Concepts/Mitsubishi/Eclipse_Ralliart/400/Mitsu_EclipseRalliartConcept_exfrdrvr34_motion.jpg


Wow, that looks better than the crap they have at the dealers but still, the only way they're going to "save it" is by bringin back the AWD GSX or make a new Starion and keep it RWD.

[jackjack]

^i saw the demo 2 years ago (if i remember correctly) at sema. looked good.

[steve_o1989]

Turbo diesel would deffinatly be interesting, but I doubt it will happen. Seriously though, the eclipse died with the 4g63. When they killed that they killed the car. Its done.

[k's_silvia2.0]

With previous names like eclipse, laser, & talon what do you expect?

[swiftdrift]

Why is everyone bashing the Eclipse???

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h196/swiftdrift/eclipsespyder-1.jpg

Its a beautiful machine and drifts nearly every turn it meets!

(watch 2f2f again, scene when Tyrese and Brian are runnign from the popo)

[vinhnumber]

ohhh the mentality of those guys that drive those motorcoaches. Hilarious! :bowrofl:

[Antihero983]

With previous names like eclipse, laser, & talon what do you expect?

i would expect......American gladiators? :rofl:

[Unholy S14]

Taser ?????????