What does RS mean on a Eclipse?
The Eclipse was available in seven trim levels: Base [Only available in 1996.5 (mid-model year)], RS (Rally Sport), GS (Grand Sport), GS Spyder, GS-T (Grand Sport Turbo), GS-T Spyder, and GSX (Grand Sport X=AWD).
What does RS mean for Mitsubishi?
RS usually stands for Rally Sport. GSR = Grand Sport Rally (just guessing)
What kind of review does a 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse get?
Edmunds’ expert review of the Used 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse provides the latest look at trim-level features and specs, performance, safety, and comfort. At Edmunds we drive every car we review, performing road tests and competitor comparisons to help you find your perfect car.
What kind of engine does the Mitsubishi Eclipse have?
The Eclipse coupe also is available in GS or GT form, as well as a value-priced RS trim. The GT packs a V-6 engine, while a four-cylinder powers the RS and GS. Mitsubishi sold 53,217 coupes and 17,134 Spyders in the United States in 2001, according to Automotive News.
When was the last redesign of the Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Last redesigned in 2000, the Mitsubishi Eclipse stakes its claim on edgy styling and quick performance at an affordable price. While Mitsubishi’s sport coupe is a popular seller, 2002 brings on a host of new or revised competitors, and many of them are superior choices in our opinion.
When did the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder come out?
After a decade on the market and a 1995 restyling, Mitsubishi redesigned its Eclipse hatchback sport coupe for 2000, making a V-6 engine available for the first time. A similarly styled Eclipse Spyder convertible became available a few months later as an early 2001 model.
How tall is a 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse coupe?
All Eclipses are 175.4 inches long on a 100.8-inch wheelbase. The coupe stands 51.6 inches tall, vs. the 52.8-inch height of the Spyder convertible, which has a power-operated fabric top with a glass back window and a defogger. Alloy wheels hold 15-inch tires on the RS, 16-inchers on GS models and 17-inch tires on the GT coupe and convertible.
The Eclipse coupe also is available in GS or GT form, as well as a value-priced RS trim. The GT packs a V-6 engine, while a four-cylinder powers the RS and GS. Mitsubishi sold 53,217 coupes and 17,134 Spyders in the United States in 2001, according to Automotive News.
When did the Mitsubishi Eclipse go on sale?
Mitsubishi sold 53,217 coupes and 17,134 Spyders in the United States in 2001, according to Automotive News. At the Chicago Auto Show in February 2002, Mitsubishi revealed redesigned 2003 models that will go on sale later in the year. Restyling is moderate in scope.
Where was the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder made?
A similarly styled Eclipse Spyder convertible became available a few months later as an early 2001 model. The Eclipse is built at a plant in Normal, Ill., which also has turned out the Galant sedan. In fact, the sporty Eclipse is based on the GalantÂ’s front-wheel-drive platform, but no styling details are shared.