| 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Coupe and Eclipse Spyder highlights |
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| The 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Coupe and Eclipse Spyder are two door, four passenger, front wheel drive, high performance luxury Grand Touring/Sports cars. Both Coupe and Spyder are available in two models with distinct engine/transmission combinations. Eclipse Coupe and Eclipse Spyder combine exotic good looks, civilized luxury, superb engineering, outstanding performance and tremendous value. |
| Available Models |
| Eclipse GS Coupe, Eclipse GT-P Coupe – 2 door sport coupes; Eclipse GS Spyder, Eclipse GT-P Spyder – 2 door sport convertibles. |
| Optional Extra Cost Package |
| Sun & Sound Package for GS Coupe – One touch power sunroof; Centre LCD display for time, audio, compass, external temperature; Electrochromic auto-dimming rearview mirror; 650W Rockford Fosgate audio system with a 6 disc, in dash, CD/MP3 player with 9 speakers including a 10” subwoofer, PUNCH Audio Dynamics, with steering wheel mounted audio controls; Sirius® satellite radio with six months complimentary service. |
| Key Luxury & Styling Features |
| Premium Audio System – Std on GT-P Coupe and both Spyder models: 650W Rockford Fosgate sound with 6 disc, in dash, CD/MP3 player, 9 speakers including an 10” (8” on Spyder models) subwoofer, PUNCH Audio Dynamics, with steering wheel controls plus unique automatic sound equalization for top up or top down driving (Spyder models). Sirius® satellite radio with six months complimentary service. |
| Instrument Panel Design Choices – Instrument panel/dashboard colour choices include Dark grey on Dark grey and Terra Cotta (GT-P only). |
| Premium Automatic Top – Spyder models: power top folds completely out of site under a flush fitting powered tonneau in 19 seconds. Made of premium cloth, it’s advanced multi-layered construction includes a full headliner. Designed to resist ballooning at high speed, it also features a glass rear window with defroster. |
| Driveline Engineering |
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- GS models equipped with 2.4 litre, SOHC, 16 valve, MIVEC 4-cylinder engine producing 162 hp @ 6000 rpm and 162 lb-ft of torque @ 4000 rpm mated to a smooth shifting 5-speed manual transmission or an optional Sportronic® sequential shift 4-speed automatic
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- GT-P models equipped with a 3.8 litre, SOHC, 24 valve, MIVEC V6 producing 265 hp @ 5750 rpm and 262 lb-ft of torque @ 4500 rpm. This engine, unique to the Eclipse GT-P models, has aluminum heads, a two stage air intake system and a 6500 rpm redline. Available transmissions include a close ratio 6-speed manual or an optional Sportronic® sequential shift 5-speed automatic
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| Active Safety Systems: Chassis, Suspension & Brakes |
- Unibody construction on RISE chassis
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- Power assisted rack and pinion steering; lock to lock 2.64 turns
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- Front suspension: MacPherson struts
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- Rear suspension: low mount multi-link + coil springs
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- Front and rear stabilizer bars
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- Front strut tower bar (except GS Coupe)
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- Vented front and rear disc brakes on GT-P models; solid rear discs on GS
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- Anti-lock brakes (ABS) + Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
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- GT-P models – Traction control (TCL) and Active Stability Control (ACS)
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| Exterior Features |
- GS models – Auto-off halogen headlights
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- GT-P models – Auto-off high intensity discharge (HID) projector-type headlamps
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- Parabolic fog lamps (except GS Coupe)
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- Clear lens tail and brake lights
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- Colour keyed, dual, power, heated, side view mirrors
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- Colour keyed door handles, body side air dams
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- GT-P models – two tone colour keyed bumpers
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- Clear type rear integrated spoiler with stop lamp (except GT-P Coupe)
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- GT-P Coupe – large, body coloured rear spoiler with stop lamp
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- Coupe models – Rear intermittent wiper/washer
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- Rear window defroster with timer
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- Front door glass with driver’s automatic down function
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- Coupe models – glass antenna
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- Spyder models – Short whip antenna
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- Five piece aero kit – Acc
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- GT-P models – Dual exhaust with improved sound
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- New exterior colours – Maizen Blue Pearl, Quick Silver Metallic, Solar Yellow
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- GS models – 17” Lipless alloy 5-spoke wheels; P225/50R17 all season tires
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- GT-P models – 18” Lipless alloy 7-spoke wheels with Sword Silver finish; P235/45R18 all season tires
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| Interior Features: Comfort and Convenience |
- GS models – Manual Climate Control with electric dial
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- GT-P models – Automatic Climate Control with electric dial
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- Heated front seats, illuminated visor mirrors, map lights with auto-off
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- GT-P models – Leather trimmed front seating surfaces
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- GT-P models – 8-way adjustable (6-way power) driver’s seat
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- GS Models – Manual 4-way adjustable driver seat
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- Manual 4-way front passenger seat with walk in feature
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- Sport wrapped steering wheel and leather wrapped shift knob
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- GT-P models/GS Spyder – Steering wheel audio controls; Pkg on GS Coupe
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- GT-P models – Aluminum pedals and scuff plate
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- White on black gauges with Ice Blue illumination
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- Dark grey integrated audio panel with Ice Blue illumination
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- GS Coupe – 140W AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with 6 speakers
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- GT-P models/GS Spyder – 650W Rockford Fosgate 6-CD/MP3 audio system with 9 speakers, PUNCH Audio Dynamics, steering wheel audio controls; Pkg on GS Coupe
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- GT-P models/GS Spyder – Sirius® satellite radio with six months complimentary service; Pkg on GS Coupe
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- GT-P Models – Centre audio display with outside temperature, compass, clock; Pkg on GS
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- Coupe models – 50/50 fold down rear seat back
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- Sunvisors with vanity mirror illumination
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- Keyless entry with remote trunk release
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- Electronic lockout protection
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- Power Equipment – brakes, steering, door locks with security logic, windows + driver side auto down
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| Passive Safety & Security |
- Unibody construction on RISE chassis)
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- Advanced dual front air bags; dual action inflator with crash zone and seat position and occupant sensors.
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- Side air bags; side curtain air bags (Eclipse Coupe only)
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- Height adjustable front shoulder belts w/ pretensioner, force limiter
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- 3-point seat belts for all seating
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- Latch system (lower anchor and tethers) for CRS
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- Side impact door protection
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- Anti-theft system/engine immobilizer
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- Tire pressure monitoring system
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| Key: Acc – extra cost dealer installed accessory; Opt – extra cost stand alone option; Pkg – extra cost factory installed package; Std – standard equipment |
| Mitsubishi “10-5-5” Warranty – Best Backed Cars in the World |
| Mitsubishi cars and sport utility vehicles are backed by a comprehensive “10-5-5” warranty. The powertrain is covered by a 10 year or 160,000 km limited warranty. The new vehicle limited warranty is covered for 5 years or 100,000 km. Lancer Evolution, Lancer Sportback Ralliart and Lancer Ralliart are backed by a comprehensive "5-3-5" warranty. The powertrain is covered by a 5 year or 100,000 km limited warranty. The new vehicle limited warranty is covered for 3 years or 60,000 km. The program also includes, on all Mitsubishi cars and sport utility vehicles, 24/7 emergency roadside assistance with free towing to the nearest authorized Mitsubishi retailer for warranty related repairs, for 5 years and unlimited km and an anti-corrosion/perforation limited warranty for any body sheet metal panel found to have developed perforation (metal rust-through) due to corrosion in normal use for 5 years and unlimited km. |
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| For further information: |
| Visit our password free media website: www.mitsubishi-motors-pr.ca or contact |
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| Susan Elliott |
| Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. |
| Manager, Corporate and Product Communications |
| Phone: (905) 833-0826 |
| Fax: (905) 833-8301 |
| selliott@mmsa.com |
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| Jacquie Adams |
| Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. |
| Phone: (416) 995-0308 |
| jac.adams@sympatico.ca |
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