Mitsubishi Eclipse 0–60 Times
The Mitsubishi Eclipse 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 24 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more. A further 1 modified or prototype run is listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production Mitsubishi Eclipse is the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT V6 Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.80 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.30 seconds at 100.6 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested production Mitsubishi Eclipse is the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Coupe, which took 9.00 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.60 seconds at 85.2 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Across the 24 verified production tests of the Mitsubishi Eclipse, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.83 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.20 seconds at 93.37 mph.
Separately, 1 modified or prototype run is on record for the Mitsubishi Eclipse, led by the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Speedtek GSX Coupe at 5.70 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 5.80sec 2008 GT V6 Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 6.83sec Across 24 production runs
Fastest Modified 5.70sec 1996 Speedtek GSX Coupe · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 15.20sec @ 93.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 9.00sec 1995 GS Coupe
Across 24 verified production runs, the Mitsubishi Eclipse ranges from 5.80 to 9.00 seconds 0–60, with a 6.83-second average. 1 modified or prototype run is recorded separately and excluded from this range.
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Performance Overview
Mitsubishi’s Eclipse performance record spans 1990 to 2008 in this dataset, covering 25 verified tests across four generations. Early 1G cars (1990–1994) established the model around turbocharged gasoline performance, led by the 4G63T at 190–195 hp; the 1990 GS Turbo Coupe ran 0-60 in 6.6 seconds, and the 1993 GSX Coupe lowered that to 6.4. With the 2G (1995–1999), the range widened from naturally aspirated 420A models to 210-hp turbo 4G63T trims, producing both the slowest result here, a 1995 GS Coupe at 9.0 seconds, and the all-time best, the 1996 Speedtek GSX Coupe at 5.7 seconds to 60 mph.
The 3G era (2000–2005) shifted fully to naturally aspirated gasoline power, centered on the 6G72 V6 at 200–210 hp, and performance moved into the mid-6- to 7-second range, with the 2003 GTS V6 Coupe posting 6.7 seconds. The 4G (2006–2008 in these tests) brought a broader spread from 162-hp four-cylinders to a 263-hp 6G75 V6. Its quickest production benchmark was the 2008 GT V6 Coupe at 5.8 seconds, while the 2006 GT V6 Coupe set the model’s best quarter-mile at 14.2 seconds at 100.9 mph. Today, the Eclipse stands in this record as a gasoline-only coupe and convertible line averaging 6.79 seconds to 60 mph.
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Mitsubishi Eclipse 0–60 Times by Generation: 1G to 4G
4 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
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| 4G | 2006–2012 | 6.42s | 5.80s — 2008 GT V6 Coupe | 10 | The 4G generation (2006–2012) averaged 6.42 seconds to 60 mph across 10 production tests, led by the 2008 GT V6 Coupe at 5.80 seconds. Output ranged from 162 to 263 hp across 2.4L I-4, 3.8L V6 configurations. |
| 3G | 2000–2005 | 7.50s | 6.70s — 2003 GTS V6 Coupe | 5 | The 3G generation (2000–2005) averaged 7.50 seconds to 60 mph across 5 production tests, led by the 2003 GTS V6 Coupe at 6.70 seconds. Output ranged from 200 to 210 hp across 3.0L V6 configurations. |
| 2G | 1995–1999 | 7.04s | 6.40s — 1996 GSX Coupe | 7 | The 2G generation (1995–1999) averaged 7.04 seconds to 60 mph across 7 production tests, led by the 1996 GSX Coupe at 6.40 seconds. Output ranged from 140 to 210 hp across 2.0L I-4, 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average. |
| 1G | 1990–1994 | 6.50s | 6.40s — 1993 GSX Coupe | 2 | The 1G generation (1990–1994) averaged 6.50 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 1993 GSX Coupe at 6.40 seconds. Output ranged from 190 to 195 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations. |
4G 2006–2012
Avg 0–60 6.42s
Fastest 5.80s
Tests 10
2008 GT V6 Coupe
The 4G generation (2006–2012) averaged 6.42 seconds to 60 mph across 10 production tests, led by the 2008 GT V6 Coupe at 5.80 seconds. Output ranged from 162 to 263 hp across 2.4L I-4, 3.8L V6 configurations.
3G 2000–2005
Avg 0–60 7.50s
Fastest 6.70s
Tests 5
2003 GTS V6 Coupe
The 3G generation (2000–2005) averaged 7.50 seconds to 60 mph across 5 production tests, led by the 2003 GTS V6 Coupe at 6.70 seconds. Output ranged from 200 to 210 hp across 3.0L V6 configurations.
2G 1995–1999
Avg 0–60 7.04s
Fastest 6.40s
Tests 7
1996 GSX Coupe
The 2G generation (1995–1999) averaged 7.04 seconds to 60 mph across 7 production tests, led by the 1996 GSX Coupe at 6.40 seconds. Output ranged from 140 to 210 hp across 2.0L I-4, 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.
1G 1990–1994
Avg 0–60 6.50s
Fastest 6.40s
Tests 2
1993 GSX Coupe
The 1G generation (1990–1994) averaged 6.50 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 1993 GSX Coupe at 6.40 seconds. Output ranged from 190 to 195 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations.
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Mitsubishi Eclipse 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
24 production tests + 1 modified · 10 years ▾
2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse
1 production run Avg 0–60 5.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.30 sec
Production Tests 1
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2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT V6 Coupe
5.80sec 0–60
14.30s ¼ mi @ 100.6 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 100.6 mph
- Engine
- 3.8L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 263 hp
- Torque
- 260 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,500 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 13.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 25 H / 16.3 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 24 production runs
How we verify Mitsubishi Eclipse performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Mitsubishi Eclipse trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mitsubishi Eclipse 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Mitsubishi Eclipse performance FAQs
10 questions The 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT V6 Coupe runs 0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds. Its quarter-mile time is 14.3 seconds at 100.6 mph. That test car made 263 hp and 260 lb-ft from the 6G75 3.8-liter naturally aspirated V6 and sent power to the front wheels.
The quickest Eclipse on record is the 1996 Speedtek GSX Coupe at 5.7 seconds from 0-60 mph. That result edges the fastest stock Eclipse by 0.1 second. It is also a lightly modified car, so it does not represent the quickest factory-stock Eclipse.
The fastest stock Mitsubishi Eclipse on record is the 2008 GT V6 Coupe, which reaches 60 mph in 5.8 seconds. Unlike the overall quickest Eclipse, this result comes from a stock production car. It also backs up the launch with a 14.3-second quarter-mile at 100.6 mph.
Across 25 verified Eclipse tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 6.79 seconds. The average quarter-mile is 15.18 seconds at 93.3 mph. That gives you a solid midpoint for the model overall, spanning quicker turbo and V6 versions as well as slower base trims.
The 4G Mitsubishi Eclipse, covering 2006 to 2012, averages 6.42 seconds from 0-60 mph across 10 tests. The quickest 4G on record is the 2008 GT V6 Coupe at 5.8 seconds. Power in this generation ranges from 162 to 263 hp, and all recorded examples are naturally aspirated gasoline cars.
The 2G Mitsubishi Eclipse, sold from 1995 to 1999, averages 6.88 seconds from 0-60 mph across 8 tests. The quickest 2G on record is the 1996 Speedtek GSX Coupe at 5.7 seconds. This generation spans 140 to 210 hp and includes both turbocharged and naturally aspirated gasoline models.
A 1G Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX is quick even by current standards for the model's early years. The 1G generation averages 6.5 seconds from 0-60 mph across 2 tests, and the fastest recorded 1G is the 1993 GSX Coupe at 6.4 seconds. Recorded 1G cars make 190 to 195 hp and are turbocharged.
The GT V6 Coupe is quicker on record. Across 8 tests, the GT V6 Coupe averages 6.39 seconds to 60 mph and has a best run of 5.8 seconds. Across 3 tests, the Spyder GT V6 averages 6.47 seconds with a best of 6.0 seconds, so the coupe holds the edge.
These two trims are very close in the available runs. The GSX Coupe averages 6.6 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, while the GS-T Coupe averages 6.67 seconds across 3 tests. Their best recorded 0-60 times are identical at 6.4 seconds, so there is no clear advantage at peak performance.
The quickest quarter-mile Eclipse on record is the 2006 GT V6 Coupe at 14.2 seconds with a 100.9-mph trap speed. For context, the overall Eclipse average is 15.18 seconds at 93.3 mph across 25 tests. That makes the 2006 GT V6 one of the strongest straight-line performers in the range.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mitsubishi Eclipse can do, not a single marketing claim.
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