2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS specifications

2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2560 mm 100.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1509 mm 59.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1509 mm 59.4 inches
Length 4491 mm 176.8 inches
Width 1750 mm 68.9 inches
Height 1311 mm 51.6 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight 1320 kg 2910 lb
Weight distribution 56% front
fuel tank capacity 62.1 litres 13.7 [16.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Mitsubishi
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2.4 litre
2351 cc
(143.467 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 86.5 × 100 mm
3.41 × 3.94 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.87
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)		 149 PS (147 bhp) (110 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)		 214 Nm (158 ft·lb) (21.8 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)		 46.6 kW/litre
63.4 ps/litre
62.5 bhp/litre
1.02 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)		 91.03 Nm/litre
1.1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block; aluminum alloy head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1143.9 kPa (165.9 psi)
Maximum RPM 6000 rpm
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 587.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
112.91 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
83.04 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
111.36 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.04 kg/kW
20.11 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 23/31 US MPG EPA city/highway
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km10.2/7.6 l/100km city/highway
km/litre9.8/13.2 km/l city/highway
UK MPG27.6/37.2 UK MPG city/highway
US MPG23.0/31.0 US MPG city/highway
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 3.150
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6 x 15
Wheel size rear 6 x 15
Tyres front P195/65 HR 15
Tyres rear P195/65 HR 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 277 mm
Rear brake diameter 229 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID824494
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 18.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS added 2025-02-05.
Last modified 2025-02-05.

Mitsubishi Eclipse models

2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 4A 2972 cm3/181.4cuin 196 PS 193 bhp 144 kW 254.0 CO2 1520 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4515mm, wb: 2560mm
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2351 cm3/143.5cuin 149 PS 147 bhp 110 kW 1345 kg
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4491mm, wb: 2560mm
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sportronic
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2351 cm3/143.5cuin 144 PS 142 bhp 106 kW
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4491mm, wb: 2560mm
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2972 cm3/181.4cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1425 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4491mm, wb: 2560mm
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS
Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2972 cm3/181.4cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW 1470 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4491mm, wb: 2560mm
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT Sportronic
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2972 cm3/181.4cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4491mm, wb: 2560mm
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS Sportronic
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2972 cm3/181.4cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4491mm, wb: 2560mm
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS Sportronic
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2351 cm3/143.5cuin 144 PS 142 bhp 106 kW
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4491mm, wb: 2560mm
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 5M 2351 cm3/143.5cuin 149 PS 147 bhp 110 kW 1405 kg
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4491mm, wb: 2560mm
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS Sportronic
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 4A 2351 cm3/143.5cuin 144 PS 142 bhp 106 kW
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4491mm, wb: 2560mm
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 5M 2972 cm3/181.4cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1495 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4491mm, wb: 2560mm
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GTS
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 5M 2972 cm3/181.4cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1510 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4491mm, wb: 2560mm
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT Sportronic
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 4A 2972 cm3/181.4cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1495 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4491mm, wb: 2560mm
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GTS Sportronic
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 4A 2972 cm3/181.4cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4491mm, wb: 2560mm
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2003 Alfa Romeo GTV 2.0 Twin Spark
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1970 cm3/120.2cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 220.0 CO2 1370 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4299mm, wb: 2540mm
2003 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 Twin Spark
Alfa Romeo Spider -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 5M 1970 cm3/120.2cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 220.0 CO2 1405 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4299mm, wb: 2540mm
2002 BMW 318Ci E46
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 180.0 CO2 1395 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4488mm, wb: 2725mm
2002 BMW 318Ci Automatic E46
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 196.0 CO2 1435 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4488mm, wb: 2725mm
2001 BMW 318Ci Cabrio E46
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 187.0 CO2 1540 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4488mm, wb: 2725mm
2001 BMW 318Ci Cabrio Automatic E46
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 203.0 CO2 1570 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4488mm, wb: 2725mm
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Coupé
Chevrolet Cavalier Coupé -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1187 kg
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4641mm, wb: 2644mm
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Coupé Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4641mm, wb: 2644mm
2004 Chevrolet Cobalt Coupé
Chevrolet Cobalt Coupé -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1274 kg
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4580mm, wb: 2624mm
2004 Chevrolet Cobalt Coupé Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4580mm, wb: 2624mm
2004 Chevrolet Cobalt Coupé LS
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1281 kg
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4580mm, wb: 2624mm
2005 Hyundai Coupé 2.0 Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 1975 cm3/120.5cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 203.0 CO2 1412 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4395mm, wb: 2530mm
2004 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Kompressor Sportcoupé CL 203
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 191.0 CO2 1465 kg
4 cyl, 1.8ℓ, l: 4343mm, wb: 2715mm
2004 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Kompressor Sportcoupé Automatic CL 203
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 193.0 CO2 1485 kg
4 cyl, 1.8ℓ, l: 4343mm, wb: 2715mm
2002 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Kompressor Sports Coupé CL 203
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 1465 kg
4 cyl, 1.8ℓ, l: 4343mm, wb: 2715mm
2002 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Kompressor Sports Coupé Automatic CL 203
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 1465 kg
4 cyl, 1.8ℓ, l: 4343mm, wb: 2715mm
2004 Oldsmobile Alero Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4742mm, wb: 2718mm
2001 Oldsmobile Alero Coupé 2.4
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2392 cm3/146.0cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1349 kg
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4742mm, wb: 2718mm
2001 Oldsmobile Alero Coupé 2.4 Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2392 cm3/146.0cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4742mm, wb: 2718mm
2004 Oldsmobile Alero Coupé Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1336 kg
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4742mm, wb: 2718mm
2001 Pontiac Grand Am Coupé SE
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2392 cm3/146.0cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4732mm, wb: 2718mm
2001 Pontiac Grand Am Coupé SE Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2392 cm3/146.0cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4732mm, wb: 2718mm
2006 Pontiac Pursuit G5 Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4580mm, wb: 2623mm
2002 Pontiac Sunfire GT Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4623mm, wb: 2644mm
2002 Pontiac Sunfire GT Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2392 cm3/146.0cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1257 kg
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4623mm, wb: 2644mm
2002 Pontiac Sunfire GT Coupé Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4623mm, wb: 2644mm
2002 Pontiac Sunfire GT Coupé Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2392 cm3/146.0cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1257 kg
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4623mm, wb: 2644mm
2002 Pontiac Sunfire SE Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4623mm, wb: 2644mm
2002 Pontiac Sunfire SE Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2392 cm3/146.0cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4623mm, wb: 2644mm
2002 Pontiac Sunfire SE Coupé Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4623mm, wb: 2644mm
2002 Pontiac Sunfire SE Coupé Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2392 cm3/146.0cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4623mm, wb: 2644mm
2003 Saab 9-3 Cabriolet 1.8t
Saab 9-3 Cabriolet -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1655 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4635mm, wb: 2675mm
2003 Saab 9-3 Cabriolet 1.8t Automatic
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 5A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1685 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4635mm, wb: 2675mm
2003 Saturn ION Quad Coupé
Saturn ION Quad Coupe -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1248 kg
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4699mm, wb: 2621mm
2003 Saturn ION Quad Coupé VTi
2 door fixed-head coupé FF CVT 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1256 kg
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4699mm, wb: 2621mm
2005 Volkswagen Eos 2.0 FSI
Volkswagen Eos -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 204.0 CO2 1481 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4407mm, wb: 2578mm