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2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse SE 3dr Coupe Auto

Trim Info:

Front Wheel Drive, 3 Door Coupe, Sub-Compact
20 (Est) mpg city / 27 (Est) mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

3 Door Coupe

Drivetrain:

Front Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Sub-Compact

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

80.2

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

3377

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

20 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

27 (Est)

Engine Type:

Gas I4

Displacement:

2.4L/145

Fuel System:

MPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

162 @ 6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

162 @ 4000

Trans Description Cont.:

Sportronic Auto w/OD

Suspension Type - Front:

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear:

Multi-Link

Front Tire Size:

P235/45R18

Rear Tire Size:

P235/45R18

Spare Tire Size:

T125/70D16

Front Wheel Size (in):

18 x 8.0

Rear Wheel Size (in):

18 x 8.0

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.3 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

17.7

Wheelbase (in):

101.4

Length, Overall (in):

180.4

Trunk Volume (ft³):

15.7

Advanced Technical Data

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):

20 (Est)

Engine Order Code:

4G69

Trans Order Code:

4ST

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

2.84

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.57

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.69

Reverse Ratio (:1):

2.21

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

4.21

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

525

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:

8.1

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

110

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

w/Stabilzer Bar

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

0.87

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):

0.79

Spare Wheel Size (in):

16 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

17.1

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

2.64

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

40.0

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.6 x - TBD -

Front Head Room (in):

37.5

Front Leg Room (in):

42.8

Front Shoulder Room (in):

54.2

Front Hip Room (in):

53.7

Second Head Room (in):

34.6

Second Leg Room (in):

29.2

Second Shoulder Room (in):

51.2

Second Hip Room (in):

44.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

72.2

Height, Overall (in):

53.2

Track Width, Front (in):

61.8

Track Width, Rear (in):

61.8

Min Ground Clearance (in):

5.7

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