- Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has unveiled the Eclipse Concept-E and Sport Truck Concept models for their world premiere at the 2004 North American International Auto Show which opened in Detroit on January 4 and runs through January 19. The show opens to the public on January 10.
Offering very competitive levels of dynamic handling and exhilarating performance, the Eclipse Concept-E gives graphic expression to MMC's focus on delivering pure driving pleasure. The "E-Boost" high-performance hybrid propulsion system powering Concept-E also achieves an ideal balance between driving and environmental performance as it delivers breath-taking acceleration while returning low fuel consumption and low emission levels.
At a press conference held at the Show on January 5, Ulrich Walker, executive vice president of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation said of the concept vehicle: "The E-Boost system that powers Eclipse Concept-E proves that as well as being environment-friendly for the improvements in fuel consumption and emissions it brings, hybrid technology can also deliver pure driving pleasure by exploiting the electric motors' characteristics to produce exhilarating acceleration."
Leveraging its alliance with DaimlerChrysler, MMC is planning to launch a mid-sized pickup truck in the NAFTA market in the 2005 calendar year. This will mark the entry into a very important segment for MMC and will represent a significant addition to the company's lineup in that market. The Sport Truck Concept has been developed with these plans in mind.
At the same press conference, MMNA Co-Chairman and CEO Finbarr O'Neill said of the concept vehicle: "As well as being distinguished by its outstanding design, refined and elegant interior, the Sport Truck Concept illustrates ideas from MMC for a near-future mid-sized pickup model, a category in which the company has a long and impressive tradition."
Including models built in the U.S. and the two concept vehicles, MMC is showing a total of 15 models at the 2004 NAIAS.
Specifications
1. Eclipse Concept-E
| Engine, Transmission |
| Number of Cylinders |
V-6 Cylinder |
| Displacement |
3.8 L |
| Max. Power (Engine / Engine + Motor) |
270PS/Over 470PS |
| HEV Battery |
Li-ion |
| Transmission |
6-Speed Automated Manual |
| Drive System |
4WD(Front:Engine + Motor, Rear:Motor) |
| Suspension |
| Front |
McPherson Strut |
| Rear |
Multi Link |
| Dimension |
| Wheelbase |
2635 mm |
| Overall length |
4320 mm |
| Overall width |
1855 mm |
| Overall height |
1300 mm |
| Track |
Front |
1570 mm |
| Rear |
1560 mm |
| Passenger |
| Number of passengers |
4 |
| Brake |
| Brake type (Front, Rear) |
Ventilated Disc |
| Wheel & Tire |
| Wheel size (Front, Rear) |
F : 20inch x 8.5JJ, R : 20inch x 11.0JJ |
| Tire size (Front, Rear) |
F : 245/40R20, R : 275/35R20 |
2.Sport Truck Concept
| Engine, Transmission |
| Number of Cylinders |
V-8 Cylinder |
| Displacement |
4.7 L |
| Max. Power |
235PS |
| Transmission |
5-Speed Automatic |
| Drive System |
4WD |
| Suspension |
| Front |
Double Wishbone |
| Rear |
Multi Link |
| Dimension |
| Wheelbase |
3380 mm |
| Overall length |
5255 mm |
| Overall width |
1995 mm |
| Overall height |
1770 mm |
| Track |
Front |
1640 mm |
| Rear |
1640 mm |
| Passenger |
| Number of passengers |
4 |
| Weight |
| Empty Vehicle Weight |
2000 kg |
| Brake |
| Brake type(Front, Rear) |
Ventilated Disc |
| Wheel & Tire |
| Wheel size (Front, Rear) |
22inch x 11.0JJ |
| Tire size (Front, Rear) |
305/45 R22 |
MMC exhibits at Detroit Motor Show
| Type |
Model name |
No. on
display |
Remarks |
| Concept vehicle |
Eclipse Concept-E |
1 |
World Premiere |
| Sport Truck Concept |
1 |
World Premiere |
| Show model |
Pajero Evolution |
1 |
2004 Dakar Rally version |
| Production model |
Galant |
2 |
Built in U.S. |
| Lancer Evolution |
1 |
|
| Lancer |
1 |
|
| Lancer Sportback |
1 |
Lancer Wagon in Japan market |
| Diamante |
1 |
Built in Australia |
| Montero |
1 |
Pajero in Japan market |
| Endeavor |
1 |
Built in U.S. |
| Montero Sport |
1 |
|
| Outlander |
1 |
Airtrek Sport Gear in Japan market |
| Eclipse |
1 |
Built in U.S. |
| Eclipse Spyder |
1 |
Built in U.S. |
