Mitsubishi Eclipse 2012: price, technical data, images and rivals

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2012

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2012
The Mitsubishi Eclipse 2-door sports coupe with seating for four passengers, being the most acclaimed cars of the brand of the Three Diamonds worldwide. The Mitsubishi Eclipse 2012, measures 4565mm long, 1835mm wide, 1366 high and has a wheelbase of 2575mm. Its fuel tank has a capacity of 17.7 gallons. Recall that also offered a version with convertible body which is called the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder will have them tomorrow July 7, 2012. (Read here Eclipse Spyder 2011).
The bad news for lovers of the Mitsubishi Eclipse is that Mitsubishi's North American headquarters has decided to cease production of the sports car from next year.

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2012

The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse has as rivals the Mazda RX8, Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Audi TT and Nissan 370Z. Among its standard equipment includes air conditioning, auto-dimming rearview mirror, cruise control, sports upholstery, power sunroof, halogen headlamps, electric mirrors with defogger and a Rockford Fosgate sound system ® in-dash 6-CD with DVD Mp3 and subwoofer.
For the safety features antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD), traction control (TCL), electronic stability system (ASC), tire pressure gauge, safety belts and airbags 3-point (front , side and curtain).

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2012

The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse is offered with two engine options:
For the GS version is powered by a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder that generates 162 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and a torque of 162 at 4,000 rpm. It has automatic transmission or 4-speed Sportronic manual 5-one. It has a consumption of 20mpg (32.2kmpg) in the city and 28mpg (45kmpg) road.
For the GT version has a 3.8-liter MIVEC V6 engine and 24 valves that generates 265 horsepower at 5750rpm and torque from 262 to 4500rpm, which is mated to a 5-speed Sportronic automatic. Its consumption is 17mpg in city (27.3kmpg) in the city and 25mpg (40.2kmpg) road.