1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$13,830 - $26,630
Original MSRP:
$12,440 - $23,160
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver:  Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and air bags. |
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Review
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Warranty Information
| Basic: | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Base, GS, GS-T, GSX, RS | N/A |
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1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Models & Prices
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Base
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 3dr Cpe Base Manual | $13,830 | $12,440 | $203 / Month* | |
| 3dr Cpe Base Auto | $14,510 | $13,051 | $213 / Month* | |
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1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 3dr Cpe RS Manual | $15,140 | $13,156 | $215 / Month* | |
| 3dr Cpe RS Auto | $15,830 | $13,768 | $225 / Month* | |
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1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 3dr Cpe GS Manual | $17,550 | $15,255 | $249 / Month* | |
| 3dr Cpe GS Auto | $18,240 | $15,866 | $259 / Month* | |
| 2dr Conv Spyder GS Manual | $19,940 | $17,340 | $283 / Month* | |
| 2dr Conv Spyder GS Auto | $20,650 | $17,957 | $293 / Month* | |
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1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 3dr Cpe GS-T Turbo Manual | $21,190 | $18,424 | $301 / Month* | |
| 3dr Cpe GS-T Turbo Auto | $22,020 | $19,154 | $312 / Month* | |
| 2dr Conv Spyder GS-T Turbo Manual | $25,780 | $22,422 | $366 / Month* | |
| 2dr Conv Spyder GS-T Turbo Auto | $26,630 | $23,160 | $378 / Month* | |
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1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 3dr Cpe GSX Turbo Manual AWD | $23,220 | $19,963 | $326 / Month* | |
| 3dr Cpe GSX Turbo Auto AWD | $24,070 | $20,694 | $338 / Month* | |
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1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Features and Standard Equipment
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
| Base | RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City 19/hwy 25 (2.0L turbo engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | ||||
| City 20/hwy 26 (2.0L turbo engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | ||||
| City 20/hwy 27 (2.0L turbo engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | ||||
| City 20/hwy 28 (2.4L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | ||||
| City 21/hwy 28 (2.0L turbo engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | ||||
| City 21/hwy 31 (2.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | • | ||
| City 22/hwy 30 (2.4L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | ||||
| City 22/hwy 33 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | • | • | ||
| City 23/hwy 31 (2.0L turbo engine/5-speed manual trans) | • |
EXTERIOR Features
| Base | RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aero-type halogen headlamps | • | • | • | • | • |
| Color-keyed bumpers | • | • | • | • | • |
| Color-keyed door handles/mirrors | • | • | • | ||
| Color-keyed full-profile air dam | • | • | • | • | • |
| Color-keyed high rear spoiler | • | • | |||
| Color-keyed low rear spoiler | • | ||||
| Color-keyed rear spoiler | • | ||||
| Dual aero-type manual outside mirrors | • | • | |||
| Dual aero-type pwr remote-control outside mirrors | • | • | • | ||
| Easy-to-install vinyl Topstack boot | • | • | |||
| Electro-mechanical retractable cloth convertible top | • | • | |||
| Glass rear window | • | • | |||
| Hood w/pwr bulge | • | • | • | • | • |
| Integrated fog lamps | • | • | • | ||
| Rear window wiper/washer | • | • | • | ||
| Sculpted side sill cladding | • | • | • | ||
| Tinted glass | • | • | • | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| Base | RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "HomeLink" system-inc: control for up to (3) different radio frequency controlled items | • | • | • | ||
| 5-way adjustable driver seat | • | ||||
| 5-way adjustable driver seat w/dual height & reclining w/memory | • | • | |||
| 6-way adjustable driver seat w/dual height & reclining w/memory | • | • | • | ||
| Air conditioning | • | • | |||
| Automatic transmission oil temp warning light | • | • | • | ||
| Center console w/storage areas, coin holder, cupholder | • | ||||
| Center console w/storage areas, coin holder, dual cupholders | • | • | • | • | |
| Courtesy lamps-inc: dome, map | • | ||||
| Courtesy lamps-inc: dome, map, trunk | • | • | • | • | |
| Cruise control | • | • | |||
| Digital quartz clock | • | • | • | • | |
| Door map pockets | • | • | |||
| Electric rear window defroster | • | • | • | • | |
| ETR AM/FM stereo w/(4) speakers | • | ||||
| ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette, (6) speakers | • | ||||
| ETR AM/FM stereo w/CD player, (4) speakers | • | ||||
| Fabric upholstery | • | • | • | • | • |
| Fabric-insert door trim | • | • | • | • | |
| Fold-down rear seat | • | • | |||
| Full instrumentation-inc: 170-MPH speedometer, fuel-level gauge, tripmeter, coolant temp gauge | • | ||||
| Full instrumentation-inc: 170-MPH speedometer, tachometer, fuel-level gauge, tripmeter, coolant temp gauge | • | • | • | • | |
| Heating/ventilation system w/4-speed fan, dial-type controls, dual bi-level output | • | • | • | • | • |
| Height-adjustable steering column | • | • | • | • | • |
| Infinity premium audio system-inc: AM/FM stereo w/cassette & CD player, separate amplifier, CD changer controls, (8) speakers | • | • | |||
| Leather front seat surfaces | • | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | • | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel & manual trans shift knob | • | ||||
| Pwr driver seat | • | ||||
| Pwr windows/door locks | • | • | • | ||
| Rear cargo cover & cargo net | • | • | • | ||
| Rear window defroster | • | • | |||
| Remote hood-latch, fuel-door releases | • | ||||
| Remote hood-latch, fuel-door, trunk lid releases | • | • | • | • | |
| Split fold-down rear seat | • | • | • | ||
| Sport fabric upholstery | • | ||||
| Steering column-mounted controls-inc: headlamps,high/low beam,flash-to-pass, turn signals, windshield wipers | • | • | • | • | • |
| Turbo boost & oil pressure gauges | • | • | |||
| Vinyl-insert door trim | • | • | |||
| Warning lights-inc: engine check, low brake fluid, low oil pressure, low fuel, door/hatch ajar, charging system, low coolant, SRS failure indicator | • | • | • | ||
| Warning lights-inc: engine check, low brake fluid, low oil pressure, low fuel, door/hatch ajar, charging system, low coolant, SRS failure indicator, cruise control "ON" | • | • | |||
| Warning lights-inc: engine check, low brake fluid, low oil pressure, low fuel, door/trunk ajar, charging system, low coolant, SRS failure indicator | • | ||||
| Warning lights-inc: engine check, low brake fluid, low oil pressure, low fuel, door/trunk ajar, charging system, low coolant, SRS failure indicator, cruise control "ON" | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| Base | RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| 14" x 5.5" aluminum-alloy wheels | • | ||||
| 14" x 5.5" steel wheels | • | • | |||
| 16" x 6.0" aluminum-alloy wheels w/locks | • | ||||
| 16" x 6.0" steel wheels | • | ||||
| 16.9 gallon fuel tank | • | • | • | • | • |
| 17" x 6.5" aluminum-alloy wheels w/locks | • | ||||
| 2.0L DOHC SFI 16-valve 4-cyl engine | • | • | • | ||
| 2.0L DOHC SFI 16-valve turbocharged/intercooled 4-cyl engine | • | • | |||
| 2.4L SOHC SFI 16-valve 4-cyl engine | • | ||||
| 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD | • | • | • | • | • |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | • | • | • | • | • |
| 75 amp alternator | • | • | • | ||
| 90 amp alternator | • | • | • | ||
| Bright dual exhaust outlets | • | • | |||
| Dual engine stabilizers | • | • | |||
| Dual engine stabilizers & liquid-filled engine mounts | • | • | |||
| Engine oil cooler | • | • | |||
| Front wheel drive | • | • | • | • | |
| Full wheel covers | • | • | |||
| Full-time all-wheel drive | • | ||||
| Independent multi-link front suspension w/coil springs, stabilizer bar | • | • | • | • | • |
| Independent multi-link front/rear suspension w/coil springs, stabilizer bars | • | • | |||
| Independent multi-link rear suspension w/coil springs, stabilizer bar, trailing arm | • | • | • | • | • |
| Maintenance-free battery | • | • | • | • | • |
| P185/70R14 SBR tires | • | ||||
| P195/70HR14 SBR tires | • | • | |||
| P205/55HR16 SBR tires | • | • | |||
| P205/55VR16 performance SBR tires | • | ||||
| P215/50VR17 performance SBR tires | • | ||||
| Pwr-assisted front ventilated-disc/rear drum brakes | • | • | • | ||
| Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering | • | • | • | • | • |
| Pwr-assisted ventilated-front/solid-rear disc brakes | • | • | • | ||
| Speed-sensitive pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering | • | • | |||
| Sport-tuned shock absorbers | • | • | |||
| Stainless steel exhaust system | • | • | • | • | • |
| T125/70D15 temp spare tire | • | • | • | • | |
| T125/90D16 temp spare tire | • |
No Category Features
| Base | RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| **ASTERISK (*) INDICATES EQUIPMENT WHICH IS IN ADDITION TO OR REPLACES BASE MODEL'S STANDARD EQUIPMENT** | • | • | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| Base | RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| 3-point seat belts for all outboard passengers | • | • | |||
| Driver & front passenger air bags | • | • | • | • | • |
| Side-door impact beams | • | • | • | • | • |
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
| Base | RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| 10-DISC COMPACT DISC CHANGER | • | • | • | • | |
| 10-DISC COMPACT DISC CHANGER (REQ: R2 Stereo) | • | ||||
| 16" CHROME ALLOY WHEELS | • | • | |||
| 4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES | • | • | • | ||
| APPEARANCE PKG -inc: rear spoiler, 16" alloy wheels w/locks, side cladding, fog lights, chrome exhaust tip *NET* | • | ||||
| COMPACT DISC PLAYER | • | • | |||
| COMPACT DISC PLAYER (REQ: R2 Stereo) | • | ||||
| CONVENIENCE PKG -inc: air cond,cruise control, security system w/remote keyless entry/panic feature, Homelink system *NET* | • | ||||
| ETR AM/FM STEREO -inc: dual CD controls, (4) speakers | • | ||||
| ETR AM/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE -inc: CD controls, (6) speakers | • | ||||
| FLOOR MATS | • | • | • | • | • |
| KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM | • | • | • | ||
| KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (REQ: P1, P2, or P3 Value Pkg) | • | ||||
| KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (REQ: PO Pwr Pkg) | • | ||||
| MUDGUARDS | • | • | • | • | • |
| PREMIUM INFINITY AUDIO SYSTEM -inc: cassette, (8) speakers, CD controls, separate amplifier | • | ||||
| PWR PKG -inc: cruise control, pwr windows/door locks | • | ||||
| PWR SUNROOF | • | • | • | • | |
| REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER | • | ||||
| SECURITY SYSTEM W/REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY -inc: panic feature | • | • | • | ||
| WHEEL LOCKS | • | • |
AIR CONDITIONING Options
| Base | RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| AIR CONDITIONING | • | • | • | ||
| AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED (STD) | • | ||||
| AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED (STD) (N/A w/P1, P2, or P3 Value Pkg) | • | ||||
| AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED (STD) (N/A w/PC Convenience Pkg) | • | ||||
| AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED (STD) (N/A w/PM Preferred Equipment Pkg) | • |
DIFFERENTIAL Options
| Base | RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL NOT DESIRED (STD) | • | ||||
| LIMITED-SLIP REAR DIFFERENTIAL | • |
OPTION PACKAGE Options
| Base | RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| NO PKG DESIRED -inc: base vehicle only | • | • | • | ||
| PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: air cond, alloy wheels, cargo cover, rear spoiler *NET* | • | ||||
| PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: leather front seats, pwr driver seat *NET* | • | ||||
| PREFERRED VALUE PKG -inc: air cond, alloy wheels, pwr windows/door locks, cruise control, pwr sunroof *GROSS* | • | ||||
| PREFERRED VALUE PKG DISCOUNT *DISCOUNT* | • | ||||
| PREMIUM PLUS VALUE PKG -inc: air cond, alloy wheels, pwr windows/door locks, cruise control, pwr sunroof, premium Infinity AM/FM stereo w/cassette & CD controls, 8 speakers, leather front seats, security system w/keyless entry & panic alarm, anti-lock brakes *GROSS* | • | ||||
| PREMIUM PLUS VALUE PKG DISCOUNT *DISCOUNT* | • | ||||
| PREMIUM VALUE PKG -inc: air cond, alloy wheels, pwr windows/door locks, cruise control, pwr sunroof, premium Infinity AM/FM stereo w/cassette & CD controls, 8 speakers, leather front seats, security system w/keyless entry & panic alarm *GROSS* | • | ||||
| PREMIUM VALUE PKG DISCOUNT *DISCOUNT* | • |
PAINT Options
| Base | RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| STANDARD PAINT | • | • | • | • | • |
REGIONAL DESTINATION CHARGE Options
| Base | RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| ALASKA DESTINATION CHARGE ADJUSTMENT | • | • | • | • | • |
| NATIONAL DESTINATION CHARGE ADJUSTMENT | • | • | • | • | • |
SEAT TRIM Options
| Base | RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| FABRIC UPHOLSTERY (STD) | • | ||||
| FABRIC UPHOLSTERY (STD) (N/A w/P2 or P3 Value Pkg) | • | ||||
| LEATHER PKG -inc: leather front seat surfaces, manual driver seat | • | • | |||
| LEATHER PKG -inc: leather front seat surfaces, sport seat upgrade | • | ||||
| SPORT FABRIC UPHOLSTERY (STD) | • |
TRANSMISSION Options
| Base | RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) | • | • | • | • | • |
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Technical Specifications
Brakes
| Base | RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| Brake ABS System | |||||
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10 x - TBD - | 10 x - TBD - | 10 x - TBD - | 10 x - TBD - | 10.9 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.3 x - TBD - | 11.2 x - TBD - |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| Base | RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| Trunk Volume (ft) | N/A | N/A | 5.1 | 5.1 | N/A |
Engine
| Base | RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| Displacement | 2.0L/122 | 2.0L/122 | 2.0L/122 | 2.0L/122 | 2.0L/122 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 140 @ 6000 | 140 @ 6000 | 140 @ 6000 | 210 @ 6000 | 210 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 130 @ 4800 | 130 @ 4800 | 130 @ 4800 | 214 @ 3000 | 214 @ 3000 |
Exterior Dimensions
| Base | RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 50.2 | 50.2 | 50.2 | 50.2 | 50.5 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 172.2 | 172.2 | 172.2 | 172.2 | 172.2 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 4.6 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 98.8 | 98.8 | 98.8 | 98.8 | 98.8 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 68.3 | 68.3 | 68.7 | 68.7 | 68.7 |
Fuel Tank
| Base | RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 16.9 | 16.9 | 16.9 | 16.9 | 16.9 |
Steering
| Base | RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Steering Type | Power Rack & Pinion | Power Rack & Pinion | Power Rack & Pinion | Power Rack & Pinion | Power Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 38.1 | 38.1 | 38.1 | 38.1 | 38.1 |
Suspension
| Base | RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| Suspension Type - Front | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs |
Tires
| Base | RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| Front Tire Size | 185/70R14 | 195/70HR14 | 205/55HR16 | 205/55HR16 | 215/50VR17 |
| Rear Tire Size | 185/70R14 | 195/70HR14 | 205/55HR16 | 205/55HR16 | 215/50VR17 |
Transmission
| Base | RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Vehicle
| Base | RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 37.9 | 37.9 | 37.9 | 37.9 | 37.9 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 43.3 | 43.3 | 43.3 | 43.3 | 43.3 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 53.1 | 53.1 | 53.1 | 53.1 | 53.1 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 79.1 | 79.1 | 79.1 | 79.1 | 79.1 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 34.3 | 34.3 | 34.3 | 34.3 | 34.3 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 28.4 | 28.4 | 28.4 | 28.4 | 28.4 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 51.2 | 51.2 | 51.2 | 51.2 | 51.2 |
Weight Information
| Base | RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2767 | 2767 | 2855 | 2899 | 3130 |
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Safety Features
Safety Features
| Driver & front passenger air bags |
| Side-door impact beams |
| 3-point seat belts for all outboard passengers |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | |
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| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and air bags. |
