Mitsubishi Eclipse Driving Experiences
Boasting a whopping 435 bhp, with a max speed of 155 mph, the Mitsubishi Eclipse is a real warrior when it comes to the tracks. Made famous by the iconic Fast and Furious films, where it was known as “the Green Car”, the Eclipse quickly became a popular on road vehicle due to its incredible drive and understated performance. If you want the chance to jump behind the wheel of this world-famous vehicle, then check out our amazing variety of Mitsubishi Eclipse driving experiences available at locations nationwide through DrivingExperience.com.
Information about the Mitsubishi Eclipse
The Mitsubishi Eclipse first debuted to the world in 1990. However, its fame and notoriety really began in 1995, after its second brand redesign. With it’s 2 litre, turbocharged 16V engine and 324 lbs of torque, the Eclipse has a phenomenal amount of power for its size. It’s an extremely popular drag race vehicle, as it has an incredibly fast acceleration of 0 - 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds! It really can compete with the big dogs of the supercar world, and is why it has remained such a popular car choice for speed car enthusiasts.
The Eclipse was always an incredible performance vehicle, as it had won numerous rally titles, however it was the Fast and Furious series of films that really elevated the car to new levels of popularity. Brian O’Connor’s famous Green Car race showcased the Eclipse’s magnificent power, as it rattled through the race. It did however struggle at the end, but the iconic Kawasaki green modified Eclipse became an iconic feature of the franchise, and its popularity boomed as a result!
Cool Facts About the Mitsubishi Eclipse
The Mitsubishi Eclipse has had a very successful motor racing career. It almost set a record for most number of cars passed in the Daytona 24 Hour race.
It has won famous titles such as the NASA Super Unlimited Class National Title twice, and the Super Lap Battle in 2009.
Five variants of the Eclipse had to be made as stunt cars for the Fast and Furious film that it featured in!
Mitsubishi Eclipse Test Drive
Book a test drive on a track day in the Mitsubishi Eclipse and experience everything this car is capable of.