| Model year | 2006 |
| Make | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Eclipse |
| Style | GT |
| Base MSRP | N/A |
| As-tested MSRP | N/A |
| Drive type | FWD |
| Engine type | V6 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 3.8 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 263 @ 5,750 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 260 @ 4,500 |
| Transmission type | 6-speed manual |
| Suspension, front | Independent MacPherson strut w/ stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent Multi-Link with coil springs |
| Steering type | Rack-and-pinion |
| Tire brand | Goodyear |
| Tire model | Eagle RSA |
| Tire size, front | 235/45R18 |
| Tire size, rear | 235/45R18 |
| Brakes, front | 4-wheel ventilated disc w/ ABS |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 4.5 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 6.8 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 9.6 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 14.93@97.46 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 32.52 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 131.04 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 64.90 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | Not Tested |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 46 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 78 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 70 |
| Acceleration comments | Lots of low-end torque combined with front wheel drive makes launching the Eclipse tricky. It's easy to smoke the tires with the traction control turned off. The shifter is ok, but not as precise as the stick in the 350Z and RX-8. |
| Braking rating | Average |
| Braking comments | The brake pedal is fairly stiff with minimal movement, not nearly as progressive as we'd like. We noted moderate ABS noise and vibration toward the end of the run. Lots of tire squeal suggests the stops could be shorter, because too much lockup is happening. |
| Handling rating | Excellent |
| Handling comments | Thanks to its short wheelbase and front wheel drive, the Eclipse absolutely shines in the slalom. We could enter the slalom really hot and scrub off speed without spinning or losing control. Steering feel and ratio are very effective for this type of racing. The big V6 provides plenty of torque for accelerating out of the final cones. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1050 |
| Temperature (°F) | 81 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 6 mph. |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 18/27 |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 19.2 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 17.7 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,472 |
| Length (in.) | 179.7 |
| Width (in.) | 72.2 |
| Height (in.) | 53.8 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 101.4 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 42.8 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 29.2 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 37.5 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 34.6 |
| Seating capacity | 4 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 15.7 cu. ft. |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 15.7 cu. ft. |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 5 years/ 60,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 10 years/ 100,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 7 years/ 100,000 miles |
| Roadside assistance | N/A |
| Free scheduled maintenance | N/A |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard |
| Head airbags | Standard |
| Antilock brakes | Standard |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Not Available |
| Rollover protection | Not Available |
| Emergency assistance system | Not Available |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not Tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not Tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not Tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not Tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not Tested |
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