GTP Cool Wall: 1997-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T

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1997-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T

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One of the FWD cars I kinda like, nothing seriously uncool about it because ricers/fanboys and all that are irrelevant to me. However, as has been said, it wasn't a terribly great car, and I think I'd rather have an FTO. As I understand it, the Eclipse GS-X became kind of a stand-in for the Lancer Evolution in the united states, which isn't very cool on Mitsubishi's part because it means we didn't get that model until the later versions. A mild Uncool.
 
I say cool just because they have massive potential. About 10 years ago when I used to be into racing street cars there was a orange GS-T roaming Albuquerque that was riced out on purpose so the owner could get V-8 guys to race him. The guy never lost since that GS-T ran high 11s at the local track.

Azuremen
You realize there was an AWD variant that people made hilariously fast? And they would have cost so much more with RWD that they'd never really sell.
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The FWD GS-Ts were no slouches when they were modded right as well.
 
Uncool. In the right hands they can look great and I've seen some pretty cool ones before (a guy I RallyX with actually races one) which saves it from seriously uncool, but it came from the 90's. The 90's weren't even cool in the 90's.
 
Astroboy2215
I haven't been called an ignorant teenager because of this car yet lol
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I know, nothing against you. :p But a lot, if not most of the people who drive this car are people who say "bro" and "yo" 50+ times a day and do stupid things with their friends instead of focusing on what they're actually supposed to be doing in life.
 
Azuremen
You realize there was an AWD variant that people made hilariously fast? And they would have cost so much more with RWD that they'd never really sell.
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I suspect the only reason those caught on with the tuner crowd in North America is because there was so little to choose from at that time. Uncool.
 
HKS racer
So is this the stock version of the one from F&F?
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The title says it's the GS-T but he put the specs for every Eclipse made in those years.

Also, incase your wondering, the car in F&F was an Eclipse RS which is the base model with a Chrysler engine.
 
Custom878
@Jahgee1124

Can you change the title so people stop getting confused. I'm guessing it's supposed to refer to all of the Eclipses and not just the GS-T.
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The nomination says GS-T
Astroboy2215
1997-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T
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Specs
Engine: 2.0L Turbocharged I4 210hp (4G63)
Body style: 2-door coupe or 2-door convertible
Chassis: Chrysler PJ platform
Transmission: 5sp manual or 4spd auto
Weight: 2,877 lb (1,305 kg) or 3100 lbs (convertible)
Price: Average $3,566
Drivetrain: Front engine Front wheel drive
Length: 172.4 in (4380 mm)
Height: 49.8 in (1266 mm), 52.8 in (1340 mm)
Top speed: 140mph
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Wolfe
As I understand it, the Eclipse GS-X became kind of a stand-in for the Lancer Evolution in the united states, which isn't very cool on Mitsubishi's part because it means we didn't get that model until the later versions. A mild Uncool.
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We got the Eclipse GS-X instead of the Evolution because the entire point of the GS-X was that it was crazy cheap compared to the Japanese imports. They were already having enough trouble selling any 3000GTs.
 
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Azuremen
You realize there was an AWD variant that people made hilariously fast? And they would have cost so much more with RWD that they'd never really sell.
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Right, the AWD variant is much better, but the one we're voting on is FWD... I think.

I still think that RWD would be the best option for just about any car under 300hp. AWD should be for cars with lots of power to control, or for off-roading purposes, but this topic is for another thread.
 
There really isn't anything cool about this car at all. Seriously uncool.

There are plenty of good-handling FWD cars, why should a car immediately be considered worse because of which wheels are given the power?
 
Turtle
There are plenty of good-handling FWD cars, why should a car immediately be considered worse because of which wheels are given the power?
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They are only good-handling because of the little power their engines have. RWDs can be more powerful because they can handle it. Put more than 300hp in a FWD and it'll be a mess. Even with much less power like in this Eclipse, the rear wheels will serve it better than the front. If it were a smaller hatch, FWD would make sense, but mid-sized sporty coupes like the Eclipse should be RWD or AWD, no matter the power output.
 
XS
A car designed specifically for women to drive, yet here in the States, they're driven almost exclusively by teenage boys
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90% of the mustangs around here are driven by middle age women...

Regardless of who it was designed for, I love the way it looks, and you can make this car stupid fast with just a few grand. Cool.

JMoney689
I still think that RWD would be the best option for just about any car under 300hp.
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JMoney689
They are only good-handling because of the little power their engines have.
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So? at the end of the day, no matter how much or how little power a car has, if it handles well, then it handles well.

JMoney689
Even with much less power like in this Eclipse, the rear wheels will serve it better than the front.
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Why do you think that? I don't see how changing the driven wheels would make this a much better car.

JMoney689
If it were a smaller hatch, FWD would make sense, but mid-sized sporty coupes like the Eclipse should be RWD or AWD, no matter the power output.
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Again, why? If the car does it's job well, then why should it matter so much where the power is sent?

Roger the Horse
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This little lovely agrees.
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I love this car if for no other reason than where the engine is located. :lol:
 
I loved this car when I was in high school. Would have called it SZ, in fact, had I been aware of the concept. I also drove a T-top Camaro in high school, and thought that was infinitely cool.

Looking back, I still like both cars. I also see how they're both massively uncool.
 
I agree with JMoney689 that RWD > FWD basically all the time, on a personal level. But in the real world, it just isn't necessary or practical in all cases.
 

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