1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS 5MT
The 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS 5MT is a 140-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $15,390 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
It makes 140 horsepower and 130 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 7,000 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
The Eclipse measures 172.2 inches long on a 98.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,723 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $15,390 ($31,879 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve I4 (Chrysler 420A) |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 140 hp |
| Torque | 130 lb-ft |
| Redline | 7,000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 87.5 x 83.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14-inch |
| Wheels Rear | 14-inch |
| Tires Front | 195/70HR14 |
| Tires Rear | 195/70HR14 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 172.2 in |
| Width | 68.7 in |
| Height | 50.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,723 lbs |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars