Ah, the joy of turbocharging done right. The torque peak of 214 lb.-ft. is at 3000 rpm, so the engine doesn't need to be wound to redline for quick acceleration. The standard 5-speed gearbox is a joy to use, but doesn't need to used often. Any one of three gears will usually do just fine because of the engine's broad range of power. Clutch action is light.
Fuel consumption is very minimal, especially considering the performance.
The 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse continues to be the benchmark in the small sports coupe class. Curb Weight 3157 lbs. 15.0 Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. The Auto Channel. To report errors and other problems with this page, please use this form.