The 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse appeared in the middle of the sports car's second generation of production, which occurred from 1995 to 1999. The GS-T was considered as one of the higher-end trims. Yet, because of two body styles--the coupe and the higher-priced convertible--the GS-T coupe became the stock version of the trim compared to its plusher convertible sibling, dubbed the GS-T Spyder.
Engine and Performance
The 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T coupe had a 2-liter, 140-horsepower, in-line four-cylinder engine with 133 pound-feet of torque and a compression ratio of 10.3 to 1. The car could go from 0 to 60 mph in 6.4 seconds. It could also traverse a quarter-mile in 14.9 seconds at 91.6 mph.
Transmission and Fuel Economy
The engine of the 1997 Mitsubishi GS-T coupe was paired with a standard five-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, although a four-speed automatic was made optional. The type of transmission determined the car's fuel economy. With a 17-gallon gas tank, a 1997 GS-T with a manual gearbox could get 22 miles per gallon (mpg) for city driving and 33 mpg for highway driving. Those with the automatic got a fuel economy of 21/31 mpg.
Interior
Power door locks and windows, driver and passenger airbags, air conditioning, cruise control and stereo system with AM/FM radio, cassette deck and CD player were some of the standard interior features of the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T coupe. Considering the front and back of the vehicle, headroom and legroom averaged around 36 inches, and shoulder and hip room at around 51 inches. Standard seating was for up to four people.
Exterior
A two-door vehicle, the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T coupe had a curb weight of 2,976 pounds with a manual transmission and 2,899 pounds with an automatic. The car had a length of 172 inches, a width of 68 inches and a height of 50 inches with a 5-inch ground clearance. The wheels were 16-inch alloys with a wheelbase of 99 inches and a turning diameter of 38 feet, and the suspension was an independent multi-link front and rear one that comprised stabilizer bar with coil springs.
Price
The original manufacturer's suggested retail price for the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T was $17,550. As of 2010, Kelley Blue Book places the price value range of the car at around $4,100 to $4,500.
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