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Originally Posted by Vladimir L,Mar 17 2006, 08:36 AM
I know an S2k is faster COME ON NOW! WISCONSIN!
I'm just saying its not slow. It is overweight but its better then last gens eclipse.
I'm just saying its not slow. It is overweight but its better then last gens eclipse.
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the new eclipse is not 3800 lbs. read this off car and driver.com,
"Reliance on Mitsubishi's Project America platform, which underlies the company's Galant sedan and Endeavor sport-utility, hasn't performed miracles for the Eclipse's curb weight, either. Compared with a similarly equipped outgoing Eclipse, our 2006 GT V-6 is up 340 pounds, to a tubby 3560."
the 4th gen eclipse isnt all bad, its a great cruiser, with good power. not a sports car, more like a GT style car.
"Reliance on Mitsubishi's Project America platform, which underlies the company's Galant sedan and Endeavor sport-utility, hasn't performed miracles for the Eclipse's curb weight, either. Compared with a similarly equipped outgoing Eclipse, our 2006 GT V-6 is up 340 pounds, to a tubby 3560."
the 4th gen eclipse isnt all bad, its a great cruiser, with good power. not a sports car, more like a GT style car.
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oh and here's some speed stats...
"Mitsubishi keeps the acceleration brisk by adding displacement. Bore and stroke rise, and the SOHC 3828cc cast-iron V-6 now runs Mitsubishi's MIVEC variable intake-valve timing-and-lift system in its aluminum cylinder heads. This is a cold-hot switch similar to Honda's VTEC, with a crossover to the urgent lobe at 4000 rpm. With 3.8 liters, 263 horsepower, and 260 pound-feet of tire-peeling torque, the V-6 seems big enough to move mountains, or at least move this six-speed manual Eclipse
"Mitsubishi keeps the acceleration brisk by adding displacement. Bore and stroke rise, and the SOHC 3828cc cast-iron V-6 now runs Mitsubishi's MIVEC variable intake-valve timing-and-lift system in its aluminum cylinder heads. This is a cold-hot switch similar to Honda's VTEC, with a crossover to the urgent lobe at 4000 rpm. With 3.8 liters, 263 horsepower, and 260 pound-feet of tire-peeling torque, the V-6 seems big enough to move mountains, or at least move this six-speed manual Eclipse
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Its not slow its not quick.....
Its pretty decent for what it is.
You cant go off of what magazines and stats say though. If you buy into that hype an S2000 is only a mid 14 second car according to some articles.
Its pretty decent for what it is.
You cant go off of what magazines and stats say though. If you buy into that hype an S2000 is only a mid 14 second car according to some articles.
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[QUOTE=versionJDM,Mar 17 2006, 06:56 PM] oh and here's some speed stats...
"Mitsubishi keeps the acceleration brisk by adding displacement. Bore and stroke rise, and the SOHC 3828cc cast-iron V-6 now runs Mitsubishi's MIVEC variable intake-valve timing-and-lift system in its aluminum cylinder heads. This is a cold-hot switch similar to Honda's VTEC, with a crossover to the urgent lobe at 4000 rpm. With 3.8 liters, 263 horsepower, and 260 pound-feet of tire-peeling torque, the V-6 seems big enough to move mountains, or at least move this six-speed manual Eclipse
"Mitsubishi keeps the acceleration brisk by adding displacement. Bore and stroke rise, and the SOHC 3828cc cast-iron V-6 now runs Mitsubishi's MIVEC variable intake-valve timing-and-lift system in its aluminum cylinder heads. This is a cold-hot switch similar to Honda's VTEC, with a crossover to the urgent lobe at 4000 rpm. With 3.8 liters, 263 horsepower, and 260 pound-feet of tire-peeling torque, the V-6 seems big enough to move mountains, or at least move this six-speed manual Eclipse
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Originally Posted by Wisconsin S2k,Mar 17 2006, 11:24 AM
it's a fat overrated pig. 3800 pounds and about the same gas mileage as a ford excursion? no thanks.
FYI, a stock S2000 should be able to work a GT fairly easily. high 13's at best vs mid/low 14's at best. A half second is a decent win. A geared S2k would rape and pillage.
FYI, a stock S2000 should be able to work a GT fairly easily. high 13's at best vs mid/low 14's at best. A half second is a decent win. A geared S2k would rape and pillage.
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