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The next Ecplise, due out sometime this summer,
will hase some big changes. First off it will no longer be a turbo
car. Instead a naturally breathing V-6 willl be used iinstead.
Also the only drivetrain available will be front wheel-drive.
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2000 Eclipse stats
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24 valve SOHC V-6
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Type: Front engine, front wheel-drive
Estimated base price: $18,000-21,000
ENGINES:
SOHC 16 valve 2.4 liter in-line 4 cyl @ 154 hp,163 lb-ft
SOHC 24-valve 3.0 liter V-6 @ 205 hp, 200-205 lb-ft
Transmissions:
5 speed manual
4 speed Sportronic w/lockup torque converter*
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Wheelbase
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100.8 in
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Length
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175.4 in
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Width
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68.9 in
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Height
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51.6 in
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Curb Weight
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2900-3200 lb
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0-60 mph
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6.9 sec
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city driving
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21 mpg
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Highway driving
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29 mpg
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*Sportronic: Auto trans w/ full manual over-ride
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| The interior will also be redesinged with a sweeping sophisticated
cabin. White dials will adorn the instrument panel, an addition made
in the '99 model. The flat-shaded sliver accent pices are a nice
touch. Also the handbrake had moved to the drivers side of the center
console. |
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