Mitsubishi designers in Cypress, California, recognized that many convertible owners expect interior styling to be attractive in its own right - something to enhance pride of ownership when driving top-down. To offer the driver a more lively driving experience, both Eclipse automatic transmissions feature Sportronic shifters to allow manual gear shift control. The Eclipse Spyder GS is rated to achieve 29 mpg on the EPA highway test cycle. The exhaust systems for both Eclipse Spyder models have been specially tuned to project a powerful, deep note through the oversize tailpipe (chrome on GT). With the standard six-speed manual transmission, the Spyder GT can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in about seven seconds.īoth the four-cylinder and V6 engines feature the Mitsubishi Innovative Valve Timing Electronic Control system (MIVEC) to help optimize engine efficiency and power across a broad engine speed range. of peak torque gives this model "right now" off-the-line response. The Eclipse Spyder GT challenges more expensive sports cars with its 260-horsepower, 3.8-liter V6 engine mated to either a standard six-speed manual transmission or an optional five-speed automatic. A four-speed automatic transmission is available as an option. The GS model is powered by a 162-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission. Like the Eclipse coupe, the Eclipse Spyder will be offered in two trim levels. Upcoming new models include a second-generation Outlander SUV, the Lancer sedan and the tenth version of the legendary Lancer Evolution. The first of these was the 2006 Eclipse coupe introduced in June 2005, followed by the all-new mid-size Raider pickup truck. The 2007 Eclipse Spyder is the third in a series of six new Mitsubishi vehicles to be introduced in less than three years. "Its high-quality automatic top makes Eclipse Spyder a convertible for all seasons and has features you would expect to see on a $40,000 car rather than one that starts under $26,000." "The new Eclipse Spyder captures the essence of Mitsubishi by offering customers a stand-out design and performance at an affordable price," said Rich Gilligan, co-president and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. Designed to appeal to convertible and sports car enthusiasts of all ages, the 2007 Eclipse Spyder echoes the concept-car design of its coupe sibling with sleek, taut, muscular lines and engaging details such as bright finish LED tail lamps and monocle-lens head lamps.
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