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2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse (Nth America)

February 4th 2008 10:30

While we are lucky to get the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution series here in Australia, we do miss out on another sports car from the Japanese manufacturer that the North Americans get and that is the Eclipse range.

The sporty coupe is popular with car enthusiasts and aftermarket tuners and Mitsubishi has just released some images of the 2009 face-lifted Eclipse a week out from its official unveiling at the Chicago Auto Show.

The mid-life makeover gives the Eclipse a heavily revised front-end that mirrors the Lancer Evolution, and a redesigned rear bumper that incorporates a rear diffuser - a standard "go-fast" part for modern sports cars.

Power is a healthy 195 kW (265 hp) from the 3.8-litre V6 engine and is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox or an optional Sportronic five-speed self-shifter with pseudo manual control.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse range is available in both coupe and convertible guises.

Official high-res images and press release to follow.

[Source: Autoblog]

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Posted By: charles - Category: Japanese cars, Mitsubishi, Convertibles, Coupes, Sports cars, Chicago Auto Show

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Mitsubishi Concept-RA

November 28th 2007 21:45

Mitsubishi will be unveiling the awesome-looking Concept-RA at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show in January.

The Concept-RA could point at the future styling direction of the Eclipse coupe available in the North American market. Featuring low-emissions 2.2-litre 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve turbodiesel engine with MIVEC continuously variable valve timing control, the clean diesel unit delivers a maximum output of 150 kW (204 PS) and maximum torque of 420 Nm!

The Official Mitsubishi Press Release:

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc. (MMNA, based in Cypress California) will premiere MITSUBISHI Concept-RA to the world at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS or the Detroit Motor Show). MITSUBISHI Concept-RA fuses a passion for dynamic, exciting driving with a heightened sensitivity for the environment thanks to clean, efficient high performance diesel power. The 2008 NAIAS runs from January 13 to 27 at the Cobo Center in Detroit and opens to the general public on January 19.

MITSUBISHI Concept-RA shows that thrilling performance and environmental responsibility need not be mutually exclusive concepts. This coupe concept features the Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) vehicle dynamics control system driveline and the Twin Clutch SST automated manual transmission used in Lancer Evolution*1, is powered by a new high-output, high-efficiency clean diesel engine.
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*1: Lancer Evolution X in Japan

The MITSUBISHI Concept-RA S-AWC driveline adds Active Steering and Active Damping control to the ACD*2, AYC*3, Sport ABS*4 and ASC*5 component systems that comprise the system used on Lancer Evolution. S-AWC integrally manages all of these systems to realize advanced levels of control over drive torque and braking, thereby upgrading traction, cornering and vehicle stability. All this adds up to intuitive, on-demand vehicle behavior that faithfully reflects driver intent under all driving conditions, from everyday use to emergency avoidance situations.

MITSUBISHI Concept-RA is powered by a new high-efficiency, low-emissions 2.2-liter 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve turbodiesel engine with MIVEC*6 continuously variable valve timing control. With piezoelectric injector common-rail direct fuel injection that allows a lower compression ratio and with a VD (Variable Diffuser)/VG (Variable Geometry) turbocharger, the clean diesel unit delivers a maximum output of 150 kW (204 PS) and maximum torque of 420 Nm (42.8 kg-m). For compliance with U.S. emissions standards (Tier 2 Bin 5 emission regulations), the engine relies on a new catalytic converter system that brings together diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC), NOx trap catalyst (NTC) and diesel particulate filter (DPF) technologies. The new diesel engine will deliver exciting driving manners with a high degree of fuel efficiency.

For improved crashworthiness and to reduce vehicle weight MITSUBISHI Concept-RA features a new body structure using an aluminum space frame made from extruded aluminum sections and die-cast aluminum members, as well as engine hood, fenders and other outer panels made from high impact-resistance and easily recyclable plastic resin.

*2: Active Center Differential
*3: Active Yaw Control
*4: Sport Antilock Brake System
*5: Active Stability Control
*6: Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control system

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