Forgive us for being wistful, but there was a time when Mitsubishi coupes and sports cars were the downright awesome. The 1990s brought us the all-wheel drive, turbocharged Eclipse GSX and the twin-turbocharged 3000GT VR-4 (seen here). The times, they were good. Fast-forward to today, and the Lancer Evolution exists as Mitsubishi's sole, true performance offering. Mitsubishi killed off the Eclipse last year, by which time it had lost much the luster of its predecessors. With an affordable Japanese sports car fomenting underway thanks to Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ, one may think that it's ... Read More

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Mitsubishi set to idle Illinois plant for seven weeks 1228914060

Slumping sales have pushed Mitsubishi to schedule a production stoppage at their Normal, Illinois plant early next year for a period lasting more than 40 days. The facility, employing 1,568 workers, manufacturers both the Galant and Eclipse. When the assembly line lights go dark between February 16 and April 3, it will signify the longest halt of ...
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Mitsubishi wants to halt U.S. Galant production, switch to small cars for export 1225753140

Mitsubishi has a plant in Normal, Illinois that's capable of churning out 240,000 vehicles per year, if the demand is there. Currently, the plant produces the Galant, Eclipse and Endeavor CUV, a model mix that doesn't even spur enough excitement to drive the plant to its 100,000 vehicle per year break even point. Mitsubishi CEO Osamu Masuko would like to ...
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Chicago 2008: Mitsubishi shows off 2009 Eclipses 1202403360

click above for high-res gallery of the 2009 Eclipse and Eclipse SpyderMitsubishi rolled out its updated 2009 Eclipse Coupe and Spyder today in Chicago, with revised fascias that complement and simultaneously update the swoopy flanks. The nose in particular brings the Eclipse in line with the design theme spreading across the rest of Mitsubishi's model ...
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Pics Aplenty: 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT and Eclipse Spyder 1202160120

click either image for more shots of the updated 2009 Mitsubishi EclipseMitsubishi has seen fit to bestow upon us a whole slew of new high-res images showing the updated 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT and Eclipse Spyder doing their groove thing on the road. As we mentioned last week when we previewed the vehicle, the styling changes are evolutionary and include ...
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Rumormill: Mitsubishi Concept-RA may hint at Eclipse for Europe 1196629980

This is not just rumormill, this is rumors of hints and suggestions made by anonymous people. Just last week we wondered whether Mitsubishi's Concept-RA would lead to a new -- and proper -- Eclipse. What Car? went further, and although citing nothing more than "insiders," said that the red zinger "could be a forerunner for a new Eclipse coupe, which could ...

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2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT in the Autoblog Garage 1162413120

The small Mexican village of Cancun is a well-known party destination for young adults on spring break, offering a multitude of things most excellent. Eye candy in bikinis and surfer shorts (take your pick) sip on margaritas made with hand-squeezed lime juice and 100 percent agave tequila at a fraction of the price of the libations they choke down up ...
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Carbon fiber wheels coming to a tuner near you 1154129700

The next logical progression in removing unsprung weight will finally be made available to U.S. enthusiasts. Rennworx Ltd., a company that imports a variety of top dollar rims and parts, has agreed to bring Dymag's full lineup of custom carbon fiber rollers. Their products have found their way into the wheel arches of some top dollar machines, including ...
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Video: Prodrive P2 handles so well, even Clarkson loses his lunch 1149867060

Alright... so you've openly lusted after the performance envelopes of road-bound rally cars like the Subaru WRX STi and Mitsubishi EVO IX MR, but you can't get around their frump four-door roots, or their look-at-me aerodynamic addenda. So what's keeping the two firms from building a lighter, more lithesome coupe? Mitsubishi has little excuse, as it ...
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Mitsubishi to bail on U.S.? 1149220620

Mitsubishi has thrown down the gauntlet. If dealers can't sell its new products like the Outlander and Lancer, the company may pull out of the United States completely. Mitsubishi's product boss, Shinichi Kurihara said as much at a press event, indicating that the company's recovery rides on the success of the vehicles. The company is down 16.5 percent ...
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Mitsubishi announces pricing for 2007 Eclipse Spyder 1142434800

Mitsubishi Motors has announced pricing for its 2007 Eclipse Spyder convertible. The Spyder, based on the coupe released last year, will be offered in two trims: GS and the GT. Pricing for the GS, which employs a 162 horsepower, 2.4-liter 4-cylinder, starts at a steep-sounding $25,389. The GT, powered by 260-horsepower, 3.8-liter V6 engine, bases at ...