The Mitsubishi Eclipse is a 2-door hatchback , convertible offered in 3dr Cpe Auto GT , 3dr Cpe Man GS , 3dr Cpe Auto GS , 3dr Cpe Auto GS Sport , 2dr Spyder Auto GS Sport , 2dr Spyder Auto GT , 3dr Cpe Auto SE and 2dr Spyder Auto SE . The powertrains include 2.4-liter 4 (162 hp) and 3.8-liter V6 (265 hp) engines, and 4-speed automatic , 5-speed automatic , 5-speed manual and 6-speed manual transmissions. It is Front wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 23 mpg city to 30 mpg highway. The Eclipse hatchback GS 4-cyl MT uses Regular fuel.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Ford Mustang , Volkswagen GTI and Dodge Challenger .
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