It's unlikely that they'll bring back the AWD turbocharged 2.0 liter Eclipse (that's what the Evo is for), but if Mitsubishi reintroduced the turbocharged V6 with AWD, would anyone be interested? Why or why not? It just seems that you'll always be able to get more power from a V6 than a 4-cylinder.

 

me....if it had the 4G63. The EVO would be my 4 door and the Eclipse would be my two door

 

if the new 4g came w/ awd or even RWD... id consider it.

 

I don't care what Mitsu offers, my Evo is my first, last, and only Mitsu.

 

The new eclipse with AWD and it's V6 would be nice.

 

I think they did like this at one point in time, i believe it was called the 3000 gt VR-4.

But seriously, the 4g63 potential and power platform is one of the best in the world regardless of it having 4 cylinders. The V6 would be something brand new and would take years to be at where the 4g63 is today. And i can tell you first hand that working with turbocharged V6s is a PITA to work on.

 

i would definitely give it some thought, a 6 with turbo would be much better

 

I'm a bit ignorant on these matters, but is front wheel drive good for anything? I've always thought that it's more efficient than RWD because with the engine up front, you always lose energy getting the power to the rear wheels through the driveline (just a matter of simple physics). Is RWD generally better for performance?

 

well...i have a 98 gst eclipse, and if they came out with a new v6 turbo awd....if it was as reliable as my 98 gst....then No.

 

I personally just don't like the styling of the new Eclipse, so no I wouldn't buy one.

 

Just imagine if you were to power the car with your body strength. Its a lot easier to push that to pull. It's also a lot easier to control. True some of the RWD cars lose some of the grip because the weight isn't distributed even. But when it comes to braking and turning you'll have way more control with the RWD. Another factor in play is the didtrbution of the weight when accelerating. The weight of the vehicle is force toward the rear of the car. So during acceleration most RWD cars will dominate in this catigory. This technology in very evident in the nisssan series of car (Infiniti G35 or FX45, Skyline). They mount there engine at a 52-48 ratio so during acceleration and speed over 45MPH the car is at a 50-50 balance. Most cars are a 60-40 split mount or a 63-37 split mount. Thus making many cars (including the Evo) front heavy. Fortunate for us Evo owner's, the miracle of Limited Slip has been developed. The 2005 Evo owner benifit the most with there front limited slip and ACD.

 

Same here. If I were to buy another car, it would be a totally different car, not the same thing (aka lotus elise).

 

Hm, I'd definitely be interested in test-driving one... but my Evo will always be my baby.

 

all that comes to mind when i think of the new eclipse is a 18 year old girls car, cause to them its "cute"

 

Some fantasy Eclipse = Evo General... Anyone get this? And no, my 8 is the only Mitsu I will EVER buy