Mitsubishi Concept-RA

[Russ]

At the 2008 Detroit Auto Show, Mitsubishi premiered it's "Concept-RA". Essentially this sporty coupe concept touts being environmentally friendly with a new high output, clean diesel engine. Mitsubishi also hopes to appeal to enthusiast buyers as well with the S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control) and Twin Clutch SST automated transmission found in the new Evolution X which was released in Japan on October 1st.

Mitsubishi's last attempt at doing an All Wheel Drive environment friendly sports coupe was inclusive in the concept of what became the 4th Generation (2006+) Eclipse. As it resulted, the 4G carried over many of the same traits found in the 3G and left us with no all wheel drive or turbo options.
My guess if this particular project doesn't fit in right with the concept, I'm willing to bet that these are images of what we can expect the 5th Generation Eclipse to be like. Better yet, if they keep the All Wheel Drive, things will definitely be looking up for the Eclipse market once again.
Here are highlights of specs that Mitsubishi has released:
Engine:
2.2L 4 cyl DOHC Turbo Diesel MIVEC engine capable of 202hp and 309ft/lbs of torque
Drivetrain:
Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC)
Active Steering
Active Damping Control to Active Center Differential
Active Yaw Control
Sport Antilock Brake System
Active Stability Control




Undoubtedly, this is something most of us have been looking forward to for years and we are eager to continue to watch any future developments of this vehicle.

[hondahunter78]

As long as we don't stuck with Hill Assist like the Scooby guys. I also don't like the whole SST idea from the EVO X boooo

[Hints_the_name]

Those new headlights look badass.

[Ballfade]

god ill be jealous when i see these on the roads i love my 4g to death but dayum!

[Hints_the_name]

If this 5g is really a AWD, TURBO, and DIESEL. I will an eclipse owner again.

[spyder8213]

That is one sexsi beast. Wonder if Mitsu will really make something to rival Evo sales.....

[Hints_the_name]

Something with Evo motor even in an eclipse body, so basically a evo coupe named the eclipse

[hondahunter78]

I think if they do it will eclipse evo sales lol pun intended

[executive]

they wont, until people stop buying evos. i say drop the evo and bring back the 3000gt, with a spyder version, and vr4 model

[Russ]

they wont, until people stop buying evos. i say drop the evo and bring back the 3000gt, with a spyder version, and vr4 model

That 3000GT was way ahead of it's time. I would just be happy to see a powerful V6 with AWD.

[4gAddict]

Mitsu has to understand that people like me, the very young ones, want something fast that isn't a 4-door. I like the Evo and all, but I don't want one for a long time.

[Hints_the_name]

I just want something TURBO, and AWD. I dont care if they add more power but make the engine bay bigger too so we can have a larger platform.

[EclipseChick08]

I LOVE this car. I really hope it stays partially how it is now. I'm just not a fan of the SST transmission. I'm more of a manual kind of girl.

[DrkGreenMarine]

concept = sex

i want the rims

look... no more need for eyelids! or cincity headlights.... but i wonder will they have a gs, gt, gst, gsx or watever instead of jus one model

[executive]

Quit clogging up the real topics with back to back to back posts

[stacex07]

concept = sex

i agree!!!

[spyder8213]

The Lancer Ralliart needs to go and they should make this version replace it. Give people an option of a 2 door or 4 door sports car.

[executive]

They want to be like Subaru. No sports cars, just fast ugly things

[spyder8213]

^ Which is a total shame. Especially with Hyundai having the Genesis Coupe and the rumors of Nissan coming out with a 240sx replacement vehicle soon. Mitsu is going be left in the dust.

[05eclipse05]

IMHO, that thing looks like total ass.

I think they are taking away from the eclipse's traditional look, and platform. I dont think it should be deisel either. Turbo/AWD sure, why not. But this concept is way over the limit, ever for a concept.

Just my 2 cents..

[Nick]

the car will end up with 17" wheels and a 5" wheel gap

[SOLO]

[Isamu]

if they do like they did with the evoX this could be the hotness..

[Isamu]

Turbo, AWD, and even diesel.. omg so baller

[Isamu]

this interior.. never gonna happen, but damn its soo cool

[Mattman]

by the time it hits the market, they will have changed so many things....probably not for better. like nick said 5" wheel gap, and that interior will probably be cheap shitty plastic like what we have in the 4g.

STEP IT UP MITSU hyundia is eating you for breakfast

[my98rseclipse]

At least the wheel gap on the 4gs is better than it on my 2g RS... The front fenderwell is super high and narrow while the rear was fat and short... lowered it on some ground control coilovers/eibach springs, and didn't help it from looking stupid. Maybe it's only because I spend so much time staring at it

[j-rod]

ummmmmm so sexy to bad it won't look like this

[lethal]

If this 5g is really a AWD, TURBO, and DIESEL. I will an eclipse owner again.

I agree! Im still a 3G owner though.