- "Incorporating an electric soft top, the open-top model of the 3rd generation Eclipse."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT6's Dealership
The Mitsubishi ECLIPSE Spyder GTS '03 is a road car produced by Mitsubishi. It appears in Gran Turismo 4, Gran Turismo PSP, Gran Turismo 5, and Gran Turismo 6.
Colors[]
The player can pick eight colors upon buying this car:
- Sterling Silver Metallic
- Dover White Pearl
- Titanium Pearl
- Kalapana Black
- Torched Steel Blue
- Steel Blue Pearl
- Ultra Red Pearl
- Saronno Red
In-game description[]
The 3rd generation of the Eclipse debuted in North America in July 1999. The Eclipse was a Japanese car, but one specifically targeted to the North American market. Initially, only the coupe model was offered; the Spyder model was added to the line-up in 2000. (The Spyder was the only model ever sold in Japan, starting in late 2004.)
The appeal of the 3rd-generation Eclipse was its linear-themed styling. The 1st-generation with its retractable headlights had a masculine image, while the 2nd-generation (dubbed a "secretary's car") was geared more towards women with its smooth styling. But with the 3rd-generation a balance was struck.
The coupe is 175.3 inches long, 68.8 inches wide and 51.5 inches tall, slightly longer than the 2nd-generation model. The unique shape of the headlamps and three slits along the side gave the car an aggressive appearance. The instrument panel also looks sporty, with its jet-black colour scheme and large round speedometer and tachometer.
The Spyder with its electric soft-top was practical as well as stylish, with seating for four despite its open-top design. Both the coupe and Spyder came with a choice of either a 197 BHP 3L SOHC V6 or a 145 BHP 2.4L SOHC inline-4 engine. The 3L version later underwent slight modifications that raised the output to 210 BHP. Both versions were naturally front-engine/front-wheel drive.
The basic platform was shared with the Galant, including the front-strut/rear-multilink suspension layout. A GTS model added in 2003 became the premier grade in the Spyder series. It was both sporty and luxurious, coming standard with leather seats, side airbags, ABS and a host of other amenities.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 4 | Mitsubishi New Car Dealership | 26,780 | Available from the start in Arcade Mode |
| Gran Turismo PSP | Mitsubishi Dealership | 26,780 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5 | Used Car Dealership (Lv. 1+) | 23,619 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Mitsubishi Dealership | 26,780 | --- |
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