| Mitsubishi Motors Corp. will set free a powerful | | | | driver input over torque and braking, while enhancing |
| concept car poised for launch at the North American | | | | traction control, cornering and vehicle stability, the |
| International Auto Show next month. The concept is | | | | report continued. |
| designed to give aficionados some hints about the | | | | The Concept has a new body structure using an |
| forthcoming Eclipse. | | | | aluminum space frame. Some exterior parts, including |
| Called the "Mitsubishi Concept," the stunning coupe is | | | | the hood and fenders, are made from plastic resin. |
| powered by what the Japanese automaker describes | | | | According to the automaker the plastic resin has high |
| as a "new high-efficiency, low-emissions 2.2-liter | | | | impact resistance compared to the traditional material. |
| four-cylinder DOHC 16-valve turbodiesel engine." The | | | | The concept coupe also gets the S-AWC vehicle |
| said engine, equipped with a new catalytic converter, | | | | dynamics control system driveline and the Twin Clutch |
| generates 201 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of | | | | SST automated manual transmission used in the |
| torque. It also gets a new catalytic converter system. | | | | Lancer Evolution X. |
| Mitsubishi did not release fuel economy numbers, only | | | | The concept is also equipped with an aluminum space |
| noting that the concept has "a high degree of fuel | | | | frame, and engine hood, fenders and other body |
| efficiency." | | | | panels constructed of plastic resin, to enhance crash |
| The Eclipse sports coupe has been a cornerstone of | | | | protection and reduce weight. With less weight, the |
| Mitsubishi's American lineup since 1989 and helps to | | | | smaller engine does not have to work as hard to |
| draw the Y generation, often first-time buyers to the | | | | propel the Concept-RA. The next-gen Eclipse will |
| brand. The Concept-RA, designed in Japan with a | | | | showcase advanced auto technology developed by |
| more aggressive profile than recent concepts from | | | | the Japanese automaker. The technology will also be |
| the automaker, is powered by a new 2.2-liter, | | | | featured on forthcoming models of the automaker. |
| 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine that harks back to the | | | | The sales of Mitsubishi's American division have |
| Eclipse's roots, reported The Detroit News. | | | | rebounded 16 percent this year. So far, the maker of |
| The car's engine delivers power to all four wheels | | | | Mitsubishi pickup radiator hose has the Eclipse and |
| through a dual-clutch automated manual transmission. | | | | Eclipse Spyder convertible as the second best-selling |
| The Concept-RA borrows many parts from the | | | | models in its lineup, behind the Lancer. |
| Lancer Evolution and Evo X, including anti-lock brakes | | | | The fifth-gen Eclipse was launched as a 2006 model, |
| and stability control, but is also equipped with active | | | | and the next-gen version of the car, meanwhile is not |
| steering and active suspension control to advance | | | | unexpected until 2010 or later. |