Opinions on the Eclipse of 1998
Introduction
The 1998 Eclipse is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Mitsubishi. It is Mitsubishi's entry into the HATCHBACK 2-DR market. It has a retail price of $17,880 USD in 1998.
Fuel Economy
The Eclipse's generous 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V engine has been measured to get 21 - 23 miles/gallon city driving with a 15.90 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Eclipse retails for $17,880 USD with a invoice price of $15,541 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The Eclipse comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 2842 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Eclipse Dimensions
The 1998 Eclipse has standard length of 172.40 inches and a width of 68.50 inches. The Eclipse rides 49.80 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 5.00 inches. Front headroom is 37.90 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Eclipse a radius of 38.10 inches. It uses 205/55R16 tires with a wheelbase of 98.80 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Tachometer, Tilt Steering, Cassette Player. Eclipse optional equipment may include Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, CD Player.
Exterior color choices include Barcelona Red Pearl, Cayenne Red Pearl, Kalapana Black, Magenta Gray Pearl, Minden Silver Pearl, Monarch Green Pearl, Northstar White, Saronno Red with interior choices of Gray Cloth, Gray Leather, Tan Cloth, Tan Leather. The Eclipse seats 4 people with 43.30 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The regular warranty period is months or miles. It also comes with a month/ mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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