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2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse
$19,999 - $29,599Starting MSRP
Model Highlights
Transmission
Sportronic Auto w/OD
Body Type
Convertible, Coupe
Seatings
4 Seats
Overview
The Eclipse comes either as a sporty coupe or a convertible (called the Spyder) and is available with a 162-horsepower, 2.4L four-cylinder or 263-horsepower, 3.8L V6 engine. The GS comes only with the four, the sporty GT only with the V6, and the...
What’s new in the 2008 model?
For 2008, the Mitsubishi Eclipse coupe and Eclipse Spyder convertible are carried over with only a few minor changes. The 3.8L V6 engine is now ava...

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EPA Classification: Sub-Compact
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Gas V6
Displacement: 3.8L/- TBD -
Fuel System: MPFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 263 @ 5750
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 260 @ 4500
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 5
Trans Description Cont.: Sportronic Auto w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.79
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.16
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.42
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.69
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.12
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.33
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 26
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 110
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): - TBD -
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3611
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 0.87
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): 0.83
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.6 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.2 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P235/45R18
Rear Tire Size: P235/45R18
Spare Tire Size: T125/70D16
Front Wheel Size (in): 18 x 8
Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 x 8
Spare Wheel Size (in): 16 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 17.1
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 2.64
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 40
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 17.7
Wheelbase (in): 101.4
Length, Overall (in): 179.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 72.2
Height, Overall (in): 53.8
Track Width, Front (in): 61.8
Track Width, Rear (in): 61.8
Min Ground Clearance (in): - TBD -
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Trunk Volume (ft³): 15.7
Passenger Capacity: 4
Passenger Volume (ft³): 80.2
Front Head Room (in): 37.5
Front Leg Room (in): 42.8
Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.2
Front Hip Room (in): 53.7
Second Head Room (in): 34.6
Second Leg Room (in): 29.2
Second Shoulder Room (in): 51.2
Second Hip Room (in): 44.4
Vehicle Name: Mitsubishi Eclipse
Body Style: 3 Door Coupe
Pricing
This model has 12 different trims.
MSRP
$29,599
Invoice
$27,990
Description
3.8L/- TBD -, 263 @ 5750, Sportronic Auto w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 12 different trims.
City
17 MPG
Hwy
26 MPG
Combined
undefined MPG
Description
3.8L/- TBD -, 263 @ 5750, Sportronic Auto w/OD
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