What's up with this car? It looks like a lancer front stuck on the back of a G35 coupe..I wonder if Mitsu will even be around long enough to make it to production with this? I guess there's nothing wrong with it, just looks like the design is a hack job.

http://www.mitsubishicars.com/06eclipse/

 

I don't like it - it's really goofy looking. Looks like a deformed jellybean. I think the new Eclipse may be sort of Mitsubishi's last dying grab for a bit of marketshare to keep their heads above water. If this thing doesn't sell VERY well, I think they're going to tank shortly after its introduction.

 

I kinda like it... it makes our RX-8 even more attractive parked next to the 2006 Eclipse :P

It's too round to start. Then the curves are a bit distracting.

 

This car will be coming out, i saw it at the auto show and it didnt look 'that' bad. Still FWD... eh

 

You know, after looking at all the pictures, they're definitely got some decent ideas, they just uglied it up somehow. I think they need to kill the clear tails and give it a more aggressive front end and it could possibly look very nice.

 

I saw it at the Chicago auto show and it looks way better in person than in the pics. Parts of it do resemble a 350Z.

 

Enjoy it now and see my post from the WSJ on Mitsu potentially leaving N. America.

PaulyG

 

Car looks fine in person.

 

The car looks like it has Nissan envy.

 

back looks okay...BUT the front????? is that a dodge stratus? unbelievable the stratus looks better!

Really crap...this is part Scion knock off...part Ford Taurus circa 1999.

 

i never liked shitsubishi styling.

 

Not bad, but I'd rather have an EVO. Looks like it will be yet another direct competitor for the RX-8 though.

 

Another "more power, more gluttony" new car. I swear we'll all be driving 4000 lb cars in a few more years, and that will be considered "light". But don't worry, we'll all have 300-400 bhp too! Thats fast right?

Eclipse Spec's (Weight wise)

Curb Weight
Manual-(3472 lbs)
Manual w/SR (3499)
Auto (3538)
Auto w/SR (3565)

Weight distribution
Manual w/d-62/38
Auto w/d 63/37

I used to think the MPS 6 was heavy...but now I realize everything new is heavy...

 

I'm really not liking anything new mitsubishi puts out...they haven't made a good looking car since they dropped the 3000GT and restyled the bubbly eclipse. The interior of the new eclipse is awful, there's like four different colors all over the place

 

Looks crossed between Audi TT and 350Z.

 

It also has some lines that resemble the Ford Cougar and a slight touch of FIAT Coupé.

Anyway, not my cup of tea. I think the design lacks thrill, except for dashboard, which is too much red'n'black even for me.

 

Took a look at the link...

urrrrk.... urrrrk.... <----- noises I make right before the "technicolor yawn"

 

The interior looks so cheap ek. I think it has 260hp tho..aaahhh

 

its FWD? Dang...why would you buy it??? The other Eclipses arent FWD are they? ...I guess they would be...Srry, i just dont really know anything about Eclipse cuz i dont care for 'em.

 

The concept car that was shown in 2004 was a bit more agressively styled and had a panorama roof, AWD, etc

http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-200...-Concept-E.htm

Of course cars get simplified when they go from concept to production.

How well will a FWD car handle with 260HP? Wouldn't there be a lot of understeer?

 

The designer must listen to Sir Mix-a-lot

 

yea right bud...Eclipse or RX-8? Butt *** ugly or Hot n Sexy?

hmmmmm :p :D

 

I'm a little confused about the performance in the new Eclipse. According to the mags, it will be putting out around 240-260 HP and 0-60 in around 7.5-8.0 sec.? (I don't have my mag in front of me). I'd have guessed better performance, but that may all shake out once they get the production models tested.

I liked the concept much better than the pre-production photos that I've seen.

 

the weight of the eclipse really kills the performance achieved by the engine

plus this is a FWD car...which just blows anyway

 

truemag -
I agree that the weight will tend to make this car a slug. I just remember my '97 GS-T and the incredible power it had. Supposedly 6.6 to 60 with all options on it. I had a blast with that car and had no problems (except for my neighbor who thought that the big stock spoiler was to compensate for other shortcomings - he had a Harley, so what does that say? But I digress....). Anyway, I hate to see Mistu going the way of the dinosaur. I had a NA Plymouth Laser in '90 that was a DSM product, and was fortunate enought to have the FI follow up on the Mitsu side. The 3000 GT was a beast, and even a lot of fun in base form. Mitsu is clearly in trouble, and the design team is (and should be) taking a beating in the press for some of the abominations they are putting out. I like the EVO, but mostly for what is between my feet and the front bumper. Oh well, my $.02.