2nd generation eclipse
The second generation car maintained the market focus of the 1G car, but had a major update in styling and had different engines between trim levels. New to the line was a convertible model, the Spyder, introduced in 1996. The convertible was available in two trims: the GS and the GS-T. The former was powered by the non-turbo 4G64 engine, and the latter by the turbo 4G63. The GSX (all-wheel-drive) hardtop model was also powered by this engine. There was no convertible model powered by the Chrysler 420a.
The turbocharged engine option continued as the 4G63, but was modified for more power as compared to the previous generation (210 hp vs 195 hp). The non-turbo equipped car had two different engines depending on the market they were produced for. The US version engines were producing 140 hp, found only in the hardtop RS and GS trims, was a modified version of the Chrysler Neon engine, manufactured by Chrysler and delivered to and installed at the DSM facility. The Europe version engines were naturally aspirated 4G63 with 141 hp. From 96-99 the GS Spyders were mated with the 4g64 (2.4 L) naturally aspirated engine provided by Mitsubishi.
The Talon was discontinued in 1998, along with the rest of the Eagle line, leaving only the Eclipse for sale during the 1999 model year.
Trim Levels:
The Eclipse was available in seven trim levels: Base, RS (Rally Sport), GS (Grand Sport), GS Spyder, GS-T (Grand Sport Turbo), GS-T Spyder, and GSX (Grand Sport X=AWD).
Eclipse Base: FWD model equipped with a 140hp 2.0L 16-valve DOHC Chrysler 420A engine.
Eclipse RS: Base FWD model equipped with a 140hp 2.0L 16-valve DOHC Chrysler 420A engine.
Eclipse GS: Equipment upgraded FWD model with a 140hp 2.0L 16-valve DOHC 420A engine.
Eclipse GS Spyder: Convertible FWD model equipped with a 141hp 2.4L 16-valve SOHC Mitsubishi 4G64 engine.
Eclipse GS-T: Hardtop FWD model equipped with a 210hp 2.0L turbocharged 16-valve DOHC Mitsubishi 4G63 engine.
Eclipse GS-T Spyder: Convertible FWD model equipped withe a 210hp 2.0 turbocharged 16-valve DOHC Mitsubishi 4G63 engine.
Eclipse GSX: AWD model equipped with 210hp 2.0L turbocharged 16-valve DOHC 4G63 engine.
Talon:
The Talon was available in four trim levels: Base, ESi, TSi and TSi AWD. The Eagle Talon saw its production end in 1998 when Chrysler shut down the Eagle sub-brand, although the Dodge Avenger and Chrysler Sebring continued to be sold in variations that used the 420A engine and many of the 2G Eclipse/Talon interior components.
The turbocharged engine option continued as the 4G63, but was modified for more power as compared to the previous generation (210 hp vs 195 hp). The non-turbo equipped car had two different engines depending on the market they were produced for. The US version engines were producing 140 hp, found only in the hardtop RS and GS trims, was a modified version of the Chrysler Neon engine, manufactured by Chrysler and delivered to and installed at the DSM facility. The Europe version engines were naturally aspirated 4G63 with 141 hp. From 96-99 the GS Spyders were mated with the 4g64 (2.4 L) naturally aspirated engine provided by Mitsubishi.
The Talon was discontinued in 1998, along with the rest of the Eagle line, leaving only the Eclipse for sale during the 1999 model year.
Trim Levels:
The Eclipse was available in seven trim levels: Base, RS (Rally Sport), GS (Grand Sport), GS Spyder, GS-T (Grand Sport Turbo), GS-T Spyder, and GSX (Grand Sport X=AWD).
Eclipse Base: FWD model equipped with a 140hp 2.0L 16-valve DOHC Chrysler 420A engine.
Eclipse RS: Base FWD model equipped with a 140hp 2.0L 16-valve DOHC Chrysler 420A engine.
Eclipse GS: Equipment upgraded FWD model with a 140hp 2.0L 16-valve DOHC 420A engine.
Eclipse GS Spyder: Convertible FWD model equipped with a 141hp 2.4L 16-valve SOHC Mitsubishi 4G64 engine.
Eclipse GS-T: Hardtop FWD model equipped with a 210hp 2.0L turbocharged 16-valve DOHC Mitsubishi 4G63 engine.
Eclipse GS-T Spyder: Convertible FWD model equipped withe a 210hp 2.0 turbocharged 16-valve DOHC Mitsubishi 4G63 engine.
Eclipse GSX: AWD model equipped with 210hp 2.0L turbocharged 16-valve DOHC 4G63 engine.
- Base - No tachometer, standard antenna, No rear defroster, no driving lights, 14-inch steel wheels with covers or center caps, vinyl trimmed seats, rear drum brakes
- RS - Tachometer, 14-inch alloy wheels, optional spoiler
- GS - Power antenna, driving lights, cruise control, body coloured door handles, 15-inch alloy wheels (95-96 models), 16-inch alloy wheels (97-99 models), lower body cladding, spoiler, rear windshield washer
- GS Spyder - Power antenna, driving lights, cruise control, body coloured door handles, 16" alloy 5 spoke wheels, lower body cladding, spoiler, double tipped stainless steel exhaust
- GS-T - 16" Alloy 5 spoke wheels, Grey painted panel around lower body paneling (1995–96), "low rise" spoiler (95-96), "high rise" spoiler (1997–99), double tipped stainless steel exhaust
- GS-T Spyder - 16" Alloy 5 spoke wheels, double tipped stainless steel exhaust, "low rise" spoiler for all years.
- GSX - 17-inch wheels after 1997, 1995–96 cars had 16-inch alloys, Grey painted panel around lower body paneling (1995–96), double tipped stainless steel exhaust, "low rise" spoiler(95-96), larger spoiler (1997–99), vented rear rotors (early 95) with dual piston front calipers
Talon:
The Talon was available in four trim levels: Base, ESi, TSi and TSi AWD. The Eagle Talon saw its production end in 1998 when Chrysler shut down the Eagle sub-brand, although the Dodge Avenger and Chrysler Sebring continued to be sold in variations that used the 420A engine and many of the 2G Eclipse/Talon interior components.
- Talon Base: equivalent to Eclipse Base
- Talon ES: equivalent to Eclipse RS & GS
- Talon TSi: equivalent to Eclipse GS-T
- Talon TSi AWD: equivalent to Eclipse GSX