PROOF THAT STYLE ISN’T EVERYTHING

WE’LL SAY IT up front The all new Eclipse GT is a huge improvement over the previous generation, but that’s not the only thing we’re looking for when seeking a winner. Ultimately, we were left wanting more: more control, more room, more visibility On paper, Mitsubishi’s investment is good: unique styling inside and out, more power, stiffer body, wider track, and more braking. The real-world results, however, are a mixed bag. The new 3.8-liter V-6 producing 263 horsepower motivated our GT as one of only four contestants able to reach 100 mph in the quarter mile. But all that power channeled through a front-drive, six-speed manual transmission makes the driver feel like he’s keeping two mortal enemies from a fight. Several editors noted, during hard takeoffs, the torque steer and…

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MotorTrend (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2006

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