The Mitsubishi ECLIPSE GT '95 (known as the Mitsubishi ECLIPSE GS-T '97 in Gran Turismo 2) is a turbocharged sports coupe produced by Mitsubishi. It has featured in every mainline Gran Turismo game up to Gran Turismo 6, with the exception of Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec.
Colors[]
Only two colors are available for this car:
- Pasadena Red
- Appalachian Black
In-game description[]
"Omitting the 4-wheel drive, the 2nd generation Eclipse that became more inclined towards a specialty car."
Imported during the era of Japan's economic bubble, the 2nd generation is the representative model of this "returning expatriate car". Like the original production, it is a specialty car using the Galant chassis. As with the original production, it was built by Chrysler and Mitsubishi through their DSM (Diamond Star Motors, later MMMA) joint venture.
In North America, a substantial share of the market for stylish compact coupes is comprised of women. The 2nd generation Eclipse was geared for that market, emphasizing its ease of ride and friendliness.
On the exterior, the expressionless retractable headlights were done away with, replaced by sporty oblong headlights. The body size remained unchanged from the 173.0 inches total length, but the width increased from 66.5 inches to 68.7 inches, making a wide and low-form body. After reconsidering certain aspects such as the blacked out glass cabin, the wildness of the 1st generation was done away with, and a new Eclipse - with a more woman-friendly look - was born.
One topic of interest was the disposal of the full-time 4WD and specialized implementation of front wheel drive. This change was made with female drivers in mind, but due to this change the car's weight could be reduced by 300kg. This increased engine power, and the 2.0L Turbo that was 197 HP in the old model was strengthened to 217 HP for the automatic and 227 HP for the manual transmission. The underbody evolved into a multi-link suspension to handle this power, making even the most diehard drivers satisfied.
In 1996, the convertible model "Spyder" was added, further broadening the user base.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo | Mitsubishi New Car Dealership | 23,600 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 2 | Mitsubishi New Car Dealership | 23,600 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 4 | Early 90's Showroom | Approx. 7,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo PSP | Mitsubishi Dealership | 21,420 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5 | Used Car Dealership (Lv. 2+) | 16,355 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Mitsubishi Dealership | 21,420 | --- |
Trivia[]
- The car's model year and trim were changed to 1997 GS-T for GT2 only, but the facelift introduced for that model year was not featured in the game; instead, the car retains appearance of the 1995 Japanese captive import model appearing in the previous game. The model year and trim change was reverted in GT4 when the car returned.
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