The 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T has the
following specifications from the factory*:
Style: ............... 2-door, 4-seat hatchback
Weight: .............. curb approx 2900 lbs (1315 Kg)
GVWR 3858 lbs (1750 Kg)
Layout: .............. Front engine, front-wheel drive
Engine: .............. Mitsubishi 4G63T iron block, aluminum head
2-liter (1,997 cm3, 121 CID), inline-4 DOHC 16-valve
compression ratio 1:8.5 (bore x stroke 85 x 88 mm)
Garrett T-25 turbo with integral wastegate (12psi)
(side-mounted intercooler)
7000rpm redline
Transmission: ........ 5-speed manual
Performance (manual transmission)
Horsepower: .... 210 HP @ 6000rpm
Torque: ........ 214 ft-lbs @ 3000rpm
Acceleration: .. 0-60mph: 6.5s
1/4 mi: 15s
Braking 60-0mph: 124ft
Top Speed: ..... 140mph (GSX, electronically limited)
Apparently some (?) GS-Ts are programmed for 130mph because
that's what the stock tires were rated at.
Mileage: ....... 23 city / 31 hwy
*) manual transmission version.
Note: the Eclipse GSX has full-time all-wheel-drive and is about 200-300 lbs heavier compared to the GS-T. |
Old photos of how the car looked like without any modifications
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| How the car looks after upgrading to 17x8 Konig Villain wheels and Bridgestone Potenza RE730 rubber. I also have there the result of an unfortunate encounter of one wheel with a metal-plated curb, during my precision-driving days :) |
| The Ground Control coilovers and the problems I've had with them, outside of the harsh ride and excellent handling, which were to be expected. |
| Some photos of the exhaust system upgrade and of the Road Race Engineering shop where the install was done. |
| This is the Water Injection Kit that I tried once, it's used for cooling down the charge somewhat during hot summers (remember the turbo compresses air but it also heats it in the process). I guess you can also see some engine pics there. |
| For comparison, go to the Far North Racing site for an SCCA "Street Modified"-class Eagle Talon AWD (which is the Eclipse GSX's twin sister). Here's a teaser: 3.6 seconds 0-60mph, 12.5 seconds 1/4 mile and an amazing 1.656 seconds 60-ft time. |