1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$15,740 - $27,520
Original MSRP:
$13,671 - $23,931
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: No Test Passenger: No Test Side crash ratings: Driver:  Rear Passenger: No DataResults based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side 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 airbags. |
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Review
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Warranty Information
| Basic: | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS, GS-T, GSX, RS | N/A |
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1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Models & Prices
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 3dr Cpe RS Manual | $15,740 | $13,671 | $223 / Month* | |
| 3dr Cpe RS Auto | $16,430 | $14,289 | $233 / Month* | |
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1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 3dr Cpe GS Manual | $17,880 | $15,541 | $254 / Month* | |
| 3dr Cpe GS Auto | $18,580 | $16,158 | $264 / Month* | |
| 2dr Conv Spyder GS Manual | $21,200 | $18,434 | $301 / Month* | |
| 2dr Conv Spyder GS Auto | $21,920 | $19,057 | $311 / Month* | |
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1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 3dr Cpe GS-T Turbo Manual | $21,960 | $19,093 | $311 / Month* | |
| 3dr Cpe GS-T Turbo Auto | $22,800 | $19,830 | $323 / Month* | |
| 2dr Conv Spyder GS-T Turbo Manual | $26,660 | $23,186 | $378 / Month* | |
| 2dr Conv Spyder GS-T Turbo Auto | $27,520 | $23,931 | $390 / Month* | |
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1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 3dr Cpe GSX Turbo Manual AWD | $25,320 | $21,767 | $355 / Month* | |
| 3dr Cpe GSX Turbo Auto AWD | $26,170 | $22,498 | $367 / Month* | |
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1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Features and Standard Equipment
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
| 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 21/hwy 28 (2.0L turbo engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | |||
| City 21/hwy 28 (2.4L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | |||
| City 21/hwy 30 (2.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | ||
| City 22/hwy 30 (2.4L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | |||
| City 23/hwy 31 (2.0L turbo engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | |||
| City 23/hwy 33 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | • |
EXTERIOR Features
| 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 mechanical-remote outside mirrors | • | |||
| Dual aero-type pwr outside mirrors | • | • | • | |
| Easy-to-install vinyl Topstack boot | • | • | ||
| Electro-mechanical retractable cloth convertible top | • | • | ||
| Glass rear window | • | • | ||
| Hood w/pwr bulge | • | • | • | • |
| Integrated fog lamps | • | • | • | |
| Pwr sliding glass sunroof w/sunshade | • | |||
| Rear window wiper/washer | • | • | • | |
| Sculpted side sill cladding | • | • | • | |
| Tinted glass | • | • | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "HomeLink" system-inc: control for up to (3) different radio frequency controlled items | • | • | • | |
| 5-way adjustable driver seat w/dual height & reclining w/memory | • | • | ||
| 6-way adjustable driver seat w/dual height & reclining w/memory | • | • | • | |
| Air conditioning | • | • | • | |
| AM/FM stereo w/cassette, (6) speakers | • | • | ||
| AM/FM stereo w/CD player, (4) speakers | • | |||
| Automatic transmission oil temp warning light | • | • | • | • |
| Center console w/storage areas, coin holder, cupholders | • | • | • | • |
| Courtesy lamps-inc: dome, map, trunk | • | • | • | • |
| Courtesy lamps-inc: map, trunk | • | • | ||
| Cruise control | • | • | ||
| Digital quartz clock | • | • | • | • |
| Door map pockets | • | • | ||
| Electric rear window defroster | • | • | • | • |
| Fabric upholstery | • | • | • | |
| Fabric-insert door trim | • | • | • | |
| Fold-down rear seat | • | |||
| 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 | • | • | • | |
| Remote hood-latch, fuel-door, trunk lid releases | • | • | • | • |
| Remote hood-latch, fuel-door, trunk lid(w/lock) releases | • | • | ||
| Security system w/remote keyless entry, panic feature | • | |||
| 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, SRS failure indicator | • | • | ||
| Warning lights-inc: engine check, low brake fluid, low oil pressure, low fuel, door/hatch ajar, charging system, SRS failure indicator, cruise control "ON" | • | • | ||
| Warning lights-inc: engine check, low brake fluid, low oil pressure, low fuel, door/trunk ajar, charging system, SRS failure indicator | • | |||
| Warning lights-inc: engine check, low brake fluid, low oil pressure, low fuel, door/trunk ajar, charging system, SRS failure indicator, cruise control "ON" | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| 14" x 5.5" aluminum alloy wheels w/locks | • | |||
| 14" x 5.5" steel wheels | • | |||
| 15.9 gallon fuel tank | • | • | • | • |
| 16" x 6.0" chrome-plated aluminum alloy wheels w/locks | • | |||
| 16" x 6.0" steel wheels | • | |||
| 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 | • | • | • | • |
| 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
| 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
| 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 | • | • | • | • |
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
| RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| 10-DISC COMPACT DISC CHANGER | • | • | • | |
| 10-DISC COMPACT DISC CHANGER (N/A w/R9 Stereo) | • | |||
| 4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES | • | • | ||
| APPEARANCE PKG -inc: rear spoiler, 16" alloy wheels, side cladding, fog lights, chrome exhaust tip *NET* | • | |||
| CARGO NET | • | |||
| COMPACT DISC PLAYER | • | |||
| COMPACT DISC PLAYER (N/A w/R9 Stereo) | • | |||
| CONVENIENCE PKG -inc: Homelink system, cruise control, security system w/remote keyless entry/panic feature *NET* | • | |||
| ETR AM/FM STEREO W/CD PLAYER | • | |||
| FLOOR MATS | • | • | • | • |
| KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM | • | • | ||
| KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (REQ: P5 Pwr Pkg) | • | |||
| MUDGUARDS | • | • | • | • |
| PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: air cond, alloy wheels, cargo cover, rear spoiler *NET* | • | |||
| PREMIUM INFINITY AUDIO SYSTEM -inc: cassette, (8) speakers, CD controls, separate amplifier | • | |||
| PWR PKG -inc: cruise control, pwr windows/door locks | • | |||
| PWR SUNROOF | • | • | ||
| SECURITY SYSTEM W/REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY -inc: panic feature | • | |||
| WHEEL LOCKS | • |
AIR CONDITIONING Options
| RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| AIR CONDITIONING | • | |||
| AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED (N/A w/P6 Preferred Equipment Pkg) | • |
DIFFERENTIAL Options
| RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL NOT DESIRED | • | |||
| LIMITED-SLIP REAR DIFFERENTIAL | • |
No Header Options
| RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| ********************************************* INVOICE PRICING REPRESENTS MITSUBISHI DEALER NET COST ********************************************* | • | • | • | • |
OPTION PACKAGE Options
| RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| NO PKG DESIRED -inc: base vehicle only | • | |||
| 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
| RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| STANDARD PAINT | • | • | • | • |
REGIONAL DESTINATION CHARGE Options
| RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| ALASKA DESTINATION CHARGE ADJUSTMENT | • | • | • | • |
| NATIONAL DESTINATION CHARGE ADJUSTMENT | • | • | • | • |
SEAT TRIM Options
| RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FABRIC UPHOLSTERY (STD) | • | |||
| FABRIC UPHOLSTERY (STD) (N/A w/P2 or P3 Value Pkg) | • | |||
| LEATHER PKG -inc: leather front seat surfaces | • | |||
| LEATHER PKG -inc: leather front seat surfaces, manual driver seat | • | • | ||
| SPORT FABRIC UPHOLSTERY (STD) | • |
TRANSMISSION Options
| RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) | • | • | • | • |
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Technical Specifications
Brakes
| RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| Brake ABS System | ||||
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.0 x 0.9 | 10.0 x 0.9 | 10.0 x 0.9 | 10.8 x 0.94 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.3 x 0.4 | 10.3 x 0.4 | 11.1 x 0.8 |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| Trunk Volume (ft) | N/A | 5.1 | 5.1 | N/A |
Engine
| RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| Displacement | 2.0L/122 | 2.0L/122 | 2.0L/122 | 2.0L/122 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 140 @ 6000 | 140 @ 6000 | 210 @ 6000 | 210 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 130 @ 4800 | 130 @ 4800 | 214 @ 3000 | 214 @ 3000 |
Exterior Dimensions
| RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 49.8 | 49.8 | 49.8 | 50.5 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 172.4 | 172.4 | 172.4 | 172.4 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 98.8 | 98.8 | 98.8 | 98.8 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 68.3 | 68.5 | 68.5 | 68.5 |
Fuel Tank
| RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 |
Steering
| RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.40 | 2.40 | 2.40 | 2.35 |
| Steering Type | Power Rack & Pinion | Power Rack & Pinion | Power Rack & Pinion | Power Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 38.1 | 38.1 | 38.1 | 39.4 |
Suspension
| RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| Suspension Type - Front | Ind. Multi-link | Ind. Multi-link | Ind. Multi-link | Ind. Multi-link |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Ind. Multi-link | Ind. Multi-link | Ind. Multi-link | Ind. Multi-link |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs |
Tires
| RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| Front Tire Size | P195/70HR14 | P205/55HR16 | P205/55HR16 | P215/50VR17 |
| Rear Tire Size | P195/70HR14 | P205/55HR16 | P205/55HR16 | P215/50VR17 |
Transmission
| RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Vehicle
| RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 36.4 | 36.4 | 36.4 | 36.4 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 43.3 | 43.3 | 43.3 | 43.3 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 53.1 | 53.1 | 53.1 | 53.1 |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 79.1 | 79.1 | 79.1 | 79.1 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 34.3 | 34.3 | 34.3 | 34.3 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 28.4 | 28.4 | 28.4 | 28.4 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 51.2 | 51.2 | 51.2 | 51.2 |
Weight Information
| RS | GS | GS-T | GSX | |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2754 | 2842 | 2921 | 3157 |
1998 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: No Test Passenger: No Test Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: No DataResults based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side 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 airbags. |
