Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder

Whatever other problems the car or the company might have had, the Mitsubishi Eclipse has long been the best-looking entry in the sport coupe segment. The redesigned 2006 Eclipse coupe, the most attractive version yet, continued that streak, and the convertible Spyder is a worthy top-down counterpart.
Exterior
Although the resemblance to the coupe is apparent, particularly in the beltline and the rear end, the retractable top gives the Spyder an identity separate from the teardrop-shaped coupe. The cloth top folds under a tonneau cover that keeps the Spyder's lines clean.
As in the coupe, the grille is bisected by a tapered extension of the bodywork that calls to mind a Formula 1 nose. It's a nice touch that gives the car a bit more road presence.
The Spyder rides on 17-inch wheels, with 18-inch wheels available on the uplevel GT.
Interior
As in any convertible, the backseat has to make a big sacrifice to make room for the top and its machinery. It's tiny back there — don't expect to be able to carry four full-size adults in this car.
Elsewhere, though, the interior is largely the same as in the coupe, including the deep cutouts in the doors that give front-seat riders extra elbowroom. The biggest difference up here is that the car's 650-watt stereo system automatically adjusts the volume when the top is lowered.
Under the Hood
The front-wheel-drive Spyder has the same mechanicals as the Eclipse coupe: a 162-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder with a choice of a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic; and a 260-hp, 3.8-liter V-6 with a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic.
Despite carrying 3,500 pounds in the coupe, the V-6 is more than ample and makes the Eclipse quite a fun little car to drive (at least until those inevitable turns). Although the convertible mechanisms bring the weight to more than 3,700 pounds in the heaviest version of the Spyder, the V-6 should have plenty of power to carry the load.
Safety
The Spyder has four airbags, down from six in the coupe. It loses the side curtain-type airbags on each side. On the coupe, those are mounted in the door frame, which goes away when a soft top is added. The Spyder keeps the dual front airbags and the seat-mounted side-impact airbags. Antilock brakes are standard, as they are in the coupe.
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Exterior
Although the resemblance to the coupe is apparent, particularly in the beltline and the rear end, the retractable top gives the Spyder an identity separate from the teardrop-shaped coupe. The cloth top folds under a tonneau cover that keeps the Spyder's lines clean.
As in the coupe, the grille is bisected by a tapered extension of the bodywork that calls to mind a Formula 1 nose. It's a nice touch that gives the car a bit more road presence.
The Spyder rides on 17-inch wheels, with 18-inch wheels available on the uplevel GT.
Interior
As in any convertible, the backseat has to make a big sacrifice to make room for the top and its machinery. It's tiny back there — don't expect to be able to carry four full-size adults in this car.
Elsewhere, though, the interior is largely the same as in the coupe, including the deep cutouts in the doors that give front-seat riders extra elbowroom. The biggest difference up here is that the car's 650-watt stereo system automatically adjusts the volume when the top is lowered.
Under the Hood
The front-wheel-drive Spyder has the same mechanicals as the Eclipse coupe: a 162-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder with a choice of a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic; and a 260-hp, 3.8-liter V-6 with a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic.
Despite carrying 3,500 pounds in the coupe, the V-6 is more than ample and makes the Eclipse quite a fun little car to drive (at least until those inevitable turns). Although the convertible mechanisms bring the weight to more than 3,700 pounds in the heaviest version of the Spyder, the V-6 should have plenty of power to carry the load.
Safety
The Spyder has four airbags, down from six in the coupe. It loses the side curtain-type airbags on each side. On the coupe, those are mounted in the door frame, which goes away when a soft top is added. The Spyder keeps the dual front airbags and the seat-mounted side-impact airbags. Antilock brakes are standard, as they are in the coupe.
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