Mitsubishi Eclips is a machine that attracts the eye

If you talk about Japanese cars that could boast of a rich history and original appearance, then the first thing to note is the attention of Mitsubishi Eclipse. The car first appeared before the eyes of the public in 1989. And the last generation stopped moving off the assembly line in 2011. Well, it's worth briefly talking about all four series.

Release start

Every generation of "Eclipse" can boast something special. The machine, which is representative of the very first series, for example, is interesting in that it is based on the popular Galant VR-4. And this car is designed for people who do not represent their lives without a dynamic ride.

For the 90s, the design was very fresh and original. 2-door coupe "Eclipse" - a car that attracts attention thanks to the front optics, an elegant rear wing and sport bends of the body.

The very first models could fit only two people. But they felt incredibly comfortable inside. Especially the driver. After all, the chair was equipped with a variety of adjustments.

And the first generation cars were equipped with a powerful safety cage. The developers have worked hard on this. They installed the bars of stiffness even under the ceiling lining. And under the hood put a 92-horsepower engine volume of 1.8 liters. However, later a more powerful engine, a 2-liter engine, producing 140 "horses", also with a turbo-supercharging appeared. Of course, this machine "Eclipse Mitsubishi" has become more popular.

1995th

It was in this year that the release of the second generation of the Eclipse model started. The car could boast a more powerful engine under the hood. After all, the turbocharged engine now produced 213 horsepower.

And a year later the family was decided to supplement one more version - with a convertible top. There was a model with an atmospheric unit of 2.4 liters, as well as a car with a turbocharged engine for 2.0 liters.

In 1997, the car underwent some changes. Most of attention was attracted by a new spoiler, a large air intake and fog lights. The front part slightly changed. And they also installed a new engine management program.

A year later the concept came out, which became known as the Mitsubishi SST. Then, in 2000, a serial car was produced on its base, often called the short name "3G". The design was really successful - powerful, sporty, even aggressive. And under the hood was a V-shaped 203-strong "six".

Third generation

Cars of the third series began to be produced from 2000 to 2005. The developers decided to radically change the exterior. Therefore, instead of bio-design, features of the "techno" style appeared.

And in 2001, by the way, they released a version of the "Spyder" model Mitsubishi "Eclipse". The machine drew attention to itself, like a magnet. Especially the "charged" version, because it had a 3-liter 147-strong engine under the hood. In addition, this model could boast a full electric package, cruise control, air conditioning, anti-slip system and 17-inch alloy wheels. It should also be noted that in the top version of the power of this car was brought to 210 "horses."

Latest issue

In 2004, the public presented a fourth-generation model. Its brightest feature is the glass hatch on the entire roof. Another attention is drawn to the characteristic line of the rear rack, which seems to flow into the body, as well as interestingly located headlights.

But the most interesting is the engine of the conceptual novelty - 3.8-liter, 270-strong, with the newest system of phase change of gas distribution. True, he is not the only one in this model. The company is an electric motor, which produces an additional 200 hp. It is activated at the moment when you need to accelerate. Total, the total capacity is 470 (!) Horsepower.

In 2011, the production ceased, but this car still rivets to its sights. It is not surprising that for many the dream was the Eclipse machine. The price of this car in our time pleases its comparative modesty. A million rubles for the 2009 car of the year, with a minimum mileage (~ 25,000 km), automatic transmission, an open body, a leather saloon, a 175-horsepower engine and the most complete equipment is not enough. If you want to buy yourself a car that attracts attention, pleased with dynamics, speed, power and reliability, then it is worth choosing in favor of this model.