When does the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder go on sale?
The 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder will appear in dealerships at the end of March just in time for spring.

How many versions of the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder are available?
The front-wheel drive 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder is offered in GS or sportier GT trim levels. The GS has a four-cylinder engine, while the GT is powered by a V6. A five-speed manual is standard on the GS, while the GT gets a six-speed manual. Optional automatic transmissions include Mitsubishi’s Sportronic manual shift feature.

What is the derivation of the word “Mitsubishi,” when was this company founded, and who owns it today?
Mitsubishi is the Japanese term for “three diamonds,” hence the corporate logo for this Asian automaker. Founded in the early 1870s by Yataro Iwasaki, Mitsubishi is a wholly-owned Asian company today, and is no longer owned, in part, by DaimlerChrysler.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Test Vehicle: 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
Price Range: $25,984 (GS); $26,864 (GT – prices include $595 destination charge)
Engine Size and Type: 2.4-liter four-cylinder (GS); 3.8-liter V6 (GT)
Engine Horsepower: 162 at 6,000 rpm (GS); 260 at 5,750 rpm (GT)
Engine Torque: 162 lb.-ft. at 4,000 rpm (GS); 258 lb.-ft. at 4,500 rpm (GT)
Transmission: Five-speed manual or four-speed automatic (GS); six-speed manual or five-speed automatic (GT)
Curb weight, lbs.: 3,500 – 3,700 (estimated)
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 22/29 mpg (GS, five-speed manual); 22/28 mpg (GS, four-speed automatic); GT estimates not yet available
Wheelbase: 101.4 inches
Length: 179.7 inches
Width: 72.2 inches
Height: 54.4 inches
Leg room (front/rear): 42.8/NA inches
Head room (front/rear): 38.5/NA inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Four
Max. Cargo Capacity: 5.2 cubic feet
Competitors: Chrysler Sebring Convertible, Ford Mustang Convertible, Mini Cooper Convertible, Pontiac G6 Convertible, Toyota Camry Solara Convertible, Volkswagen Eos

Photos courtesy of Mitsubishi