Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999 2.4 petrol description
Coupe Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999 2.4 i 16V has been produced from January, 1999 to December, 2002. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.4 litres, which produces power of 142 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 214 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 290 000 to 490 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Mitsubishi Eclipse 2.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4 litres.
Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999 2.4 i 16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
The fuel consumption of this Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999 2.4 i 16V in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 8.6 litres per 100km (11.6 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999 - 2005 version, city fuel economy - 10.2 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 62 litres or 16.38 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 800 kilometers on highway.
Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999 2.4 i 16V technical data
| Model: | Mitsubishi Eclipse 2.4 i 16V | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Coupe | ||
| Production period: | 1999. January ... 2002. December | ||
| Engine: | 2351 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 142 HP ON 5500 RPM | Torque: | 214 NM ON 4000 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Maximum speed: | no data | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | no data |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 (combined) 10.2 (urban) 7.6 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres (16.4 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.46m (length) 1.75m (width) 1.31m (height) | ||
| Ground clearance: | 148 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
| Seats: | 4 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | ||
| Gross weight: | 1750 kg | ||
Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999 2.4 i 16V engine 4G64 MPFI DOHC 16V
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 290,000 to 490,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
| Engine displacement | 2351 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 86.5 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 100 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999 2.4 i 16V oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 4 litres (4.2 quarts) |
| Coolant capacity | 7 litres (7.4 quarts) |
| Power | 140 - 155 HP ON 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 215 - 225 NM ON 4000 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 1985 |
| Duration of production | 40 years |
| Engine also used on | Mitsubishi Space Wagon Mitsubishi Galant Mitsubishi Space Runner |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
All Mitsubishi Eclipse coupe [1999 - 2005] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999 2.4 i 16V
Jan 1999 — Dec 2002 Most fuel efficient version |
2.4 Petrol | 142 HP | 8.6 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999 2.4 i 16V | 2.4 Petrol | 147 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999 3.0 i V6 24V
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds |
3.0 Petrol | 200 HP | 10.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |