2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder - Head Of The Class
The Eclipse Takes Its Top Off
Photography by Richard S. Chang
cutting-edge aesthetics. Anyway, the true hero here is the stereo system, built in collaboration with Infinity. The standard unit comes with an AM/FM receiver, CD player, and seven-count 'em: seven-speakers. The unit has no trouble overcoming the wind noise while cruising with the top down, for which this car was built. Don't abandon those dreams of taking the Eclipse Spyder to the tuners. Just put them on hold. You'll want to cruise around in it for a while first.
| SPECS |
| Engine | 3.0L 24-valve SOHC V-6 |
| Transmission | Five-speed manual |
| (single dry clutch with diaphragm spring) |
| Horsepower | 200@5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 205@4,000 rpm |
| Suspension |
| Front: Independent MacPherson struts with off- |
| set coil springs and 17mm stabilizer bar |
| Rear: Independent multi-link with coil springs |
| and 19mm stabilizer bar |
| Brakes |
| Front: 10.9-inch ventilated discs |
| Rear: 10.3-inch discs |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in. |
| Length | 175.4 in. |
| Width | 68.9 in. |
| Height | 52.8 in. |
| Wheels | 17x6.5 alloys |
| Tires | 215/R1790V |
By Richard S. Chang
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