Mitsubishi Eclipse Spider: A Super Sports-Car

Mitsubishi is one of the largest Japanese corporations, which specializes on constructing of automobiles. Mitsubishi Motors situated in Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is known to be the subdivision of heavy industry (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries).

This generation of Mitsubishi is produced since 1996. The model row is represented in two categories: sedan and hedge back. From one point of view you will easily determine it because of the shape of basket. In spite of it, its distinctive function is that the sporting orientation is more strongly expressed compared to the models of previous generation. This orientation is stressed by the unusual basket line, rising so fluently from the forehand to middle bars.

Design

The designers had a difficult task: to make a compact stylish car which would catch everybody's eye. The team of designers called their creation "One motion design" which truly represents the characteristic features of new Mitsubishi Spider. It is distinguished to be laconic, it's clean lined create unique elegant look and make the car look charming. It is beautiful not only outside but inside. The ergonomics salon is decorated with elements made from hi-tech semi-lucent plastics. These details make impression of wholeness of design and help to create the atmosphere of real style and functional style.

The distinct feature of Mitsubishi Spider is the touch of elegance and rounded design of the exterior. The doors inside are known for cloth finishing which adds a raisin to the salon interior look.

Engine

All of them are equipped with the system MIVEC Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing and lift Electronic Control which is the firm system of electronic management the phases the feed of gas and height of getting up of valves, due to it the motors have high specific power and provide even traction in the wide range of turns. For every of the motor you are offered either traditional mechanical gear-box or ultramodern automatic all shift, providing the easy switching at the minimum losses of power.

The line of engines, utilized on this generation is the same as for the previous one. In detail, the row 4-cylinder engines of 4G63 are set with a volume beginning from 1.3 l, 1.5-with a capacity of one the liter row 4-cylinder engines of DOHC and row 4-cylinder DOHC MIVEC with a volume 1.6 l. and by power of 175 rpm. The most powerful modification is Cyborg, the great number of sporting elements are present it. Depending on modification on Spider 4-step automatic transmission or 5-step mechanical box of switching of transmissions can be set. Also full-drive version is available.

Brakes

The brakes system of Mitsubishi Spider includes ventilated disk front brakes and drum back brakes.

The other features

There are several options that you are offered in standard configuration. It is up to you to use semi-automatic conditioner with the cooling compartment for a bottle in the case. There is a stylish CD-receiver specially designed by Mitsubishi, multifunctional central display, the system of window heating and front seats.

You can transform the spacious and high salon of Mitsubishi Spider in many ways. You can build it the back seats and also you can increase the volume of luggage rack by moving the seats on the longitudinal sending.

Safety

The representatives of Spider model year are known for a high level of safety. ABS and EBD, two pillows of safety are set in standard configuration. Two lateral pillows of safety are included into Mitsubishi Spider 1.5 In style however you can chose them for additional pay.

What critics have to say?

Mitsubishi Spider is one the best in its class for driving in mega polices as they are compact and you can easily drive from place to place having one or two passengers on aboard. It is one of the most widespread city cars offered for a low price. New Mitsubishi showed itself harmonically from all points of view. It is a worthy heir of its ancestors, known for its victories in international rally raids. According the totality technical and constructional solutions it may be called signed: dictation the tendencies in construction of 'true' off road cars. It is a worthy car to face the third millennium!