2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT is a 265-hp 3.8-liter V6 with a 5-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $29,089 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 265 horsepower at 5,750 rpm and 262 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Eclipse measures 180.4 inches long on a 101.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,472 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $29,089 ($41,176 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $29,884 ($42,301 *) |
| Destination Charge | $795 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.8-liter SOHC 24-valve MIVEC V6 (6G75) |
| Displacement | 3.8 L |
| Horsepower | 265 hp @ 5,750 rpm |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 24-valve MIVEC |
| Bore and Stroke | 95.0 x 90.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Electronically-controlled sequential multi-point injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic (Sportronic) |
| 1st Gear | 3.789 (40 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.162 (71 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.421 (108 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1 (153 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.686 (223 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.117 |
| Final Drive | 3.325 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Tank Capacity | 17.7 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut with offset coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link with coil springs |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 22 mm |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 21 mm |
| Turning Diameter | 40 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Dual-piston |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.6 in ventilated |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.2 in ventilated |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18-inch |
| Wheels Rear | 18-inch |
| Tires Front | 235/45R18 |
| Tires Rear | 235/45R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 180.4 in |
| Width | 72.2 in |
| Height | 53.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in |
| Front Track | 61.8 in |
| Rear Track | 61.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,472 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.7 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline