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Mitsubishi Eclipse: generations and engines

The Mitsubishi Eclipse was built from 1990 to 2011 in 10 generations, with 39 engine versions in our catalog (coupe, liftback, convertible). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Production years1990–2011
Generations10
Engine versions39
Power93–265 hp
Body stylesCoupe, Liftback, Convertible
FuelGasoline
Timeline

Mitsubishi Eclipse generations

  1. 1990–1992

    Mitsubishi Eclipse I (1G)

    • Coupe
    • Liftback
    • Gasoline

    8 engine versions 93–195 hp

    Engines below
  2. 1995–1996

    Mitsubishi Eclipse II (2G)

    • Coupe
    • Liftback
    • Gasoline

    4 engine versions 141–213 hp

    Generation specs
  3. 1999–2002

    Mitsubishi Eclipse III (3G)

    • Coupe
    • Liftback
    • Gasoline

    3 engine versions 142–200 hp

    Engines below
  4. 1999–2002

    Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder III (3G)

    • Convertible
    • Gasoline

    3 engine versions 147–200 hp

    Engines below
  5. 2003–2005

    Mitsubishi Eclipse III (3G, facelift 2003)

    • Coupe
    • Liftback
    • Gasoline

    6 engine versions 142–210 hp

    Generation specs
  6. 2003–2005

    Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder III (3G, facelift 2003)

    • Convertible
    • Gasoline

    1 engine version 210 hp

    Engines below
  7. 2005–2009

    Mitsubishi Eclipse IV (4G)

    • Coupe
    • Liftback
    • Gasoline

    4 engine versions 162–263 hp

    Engines below
  8. 2006–2009

    Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder IV (4G)

    • Convertible
    • Gasoline

    4 engine versions 162–265 hp

    Engines below
  9. 2009–2011

    Mitsubishi Eclipse IV (4G, facelift 2009)

    • Coupe
    • Liftback
    • Gasoline

    4 engine versions 162–265 hp

    Generation specs
  10. 2009–2011

    Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder IV (4G, facelift 2009)

    • Convertible
    • Gasoline

    2 engine versions 160–265 hp

    Engines below
Specs

Mitsubishi Eclipse engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Mitsubishi Eclipse I (1G)1990–1992 · 8 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.8 (93 hp)1990–1992Gasoline93 hp (68 kW)105 lb-ft (142 Nm)109 mph (175 km/h)
1.8 (93 hp) Automatic1990–1992Gasoline93 hp (68 kW)105 lb-ft (142 Nm)106 mph (170 km/h)
2.0 i 16V (135 hp)1990–1992Gasoline135 hp (99 kW)125 lb-ft (170 Nm)
2.0 i 16V (135 hp) Automatic1990–1992Gasoline135 hp (99 kW)125 lb-ft (170 Nm)
2.0 i 16V 4WD Turbo (195 hp)1990–1992Gasoline195 hp (143 kW)203 lb-ft (275 Nm)137 mph (220 km/h)
2.0 i 16V 4WD Turbo (195 hp) Automatic1990–1992Gasoline195 hp (143 kW)203 lb-ft (275 Nm)137 mph (220 km/h)
2.0 i 16V (150 hp)1991–1992Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)129 lb-ft (175 Nm)9.2 s137 mph (220 km/h)
2.0 i 16V (150 hp) Automatic1991–1992Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)129 lb-ft (175 Nm)9.2 s137 mph (220 km/h)
Mitsubishi Eclipse III (3G)1999–2002 · 3 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.4 i 16V (142 hp) Automatic1999–2002Gasoline142 hp (104 kW)158 lb-ft (214 Nm)
2.4 i 16V (147 hp)1999–2002Gasoline147 hp (108 kW)158 lb-ft (214 Nm)
GT 3.0 i V6 24V (200 hp)1999–2002Gasoline200 hp (147 kW)205 lb-ft (278 Nm)7.3 s140 mph (225 km/h)
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder III (3G)1999–2002 · 3 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
GS 2.4 i 16V (147 hp)1999–2002Gasoline147 hp (108 kW)158 lb-ft (214 Nm)
GS 2.4 i 16V (149 hp) Automatic1999–2002Gasoline149 hp (110 kW)158 lb-ft (214 Nm)
GT 3.0 i V6 24V (200 hp)1999–2002Gasoline200 hp (147 kW)205 lb-ft (278 Nm)7.6 s134 mph (215 km/h)
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder III (3G, facelift 2003)2003–2005 · 1 engine version
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
GTS 3.0 i V6 24V (210 hp) Automatic2003–2005Gasoline210 hp (154 kW)205 lb-ft (278 Nm)
Mitsubishi Eclipse IV (4G)2005–2009 · 4 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
GT 3.8L V6 MIVEC (263 hp)2005–2009Gasoline263 hp (193 kW)260 lb-ft (353 Nm)
GT 3.8L V6 MIVEC (263 hp) Automatic2005–2009Gasoline263 hp (193 kW)260 lb-ft (353 Nm)
2.4L (162 hp)2006–2009Gasoline162 hp (119 kW)162 lb-ft (220 Nm)9.4 s
2.4L (162 hp) Automatic2006–2009Gasoline162 hp (119 kW)160 lb-ft (217 Nm)9.4 s
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder IV (4G)2006–2009 · 4 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.4L MIVEC (162 hp)2006–2009Gasoline162 hp (119 kW)160 lb-ft (217 Nm)
2.4L MIVEC (162 hp) Automatic2006–2009Gasoline162 hp (119 kW)160 lb-ft (217 Nm)
GT 3.8L V6 MIVEC (265 hp)2006–2009Gasoline265 hp (195 kW)243 lb-ft (329 Nm)
GT 3.8L V6 MIVEC (265 hp) Automatic2006–2009Gasoline265 hp (195 kW)243 lb-ft (329 Nm)
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder IV (4G, facelift 2009)2009–2011 · 2 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
3.8L V6 MIVEC (265 hp) Automatic2009–2011Gasoline265 hp (195 kW)262 lb-ft (355 Nm)
GS 2.4L (160 hp) Automatic2009–2011Gasoline160 hp (118 kW)157 lb-ft (213 Nm)
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