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The 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse[3][2] is a customized sports car manufactured by Diamond-Star Motors and Mitsubishi Motors. The Eclipse is driven by Brian O'Conner and plays a minor role in The Fast and the Furious.[5]

History

The Fast and the Furious

Under the alias, "Brian Earl Spilner", Brian O'Conner used the Eclipse in preparation for his first street race. He practices driving in the Eclipse at the parking lot at Dodger Stadium, but can't keep the car from spinning out of control. Despite complications experienced earlier, Brian decided to participate in the street race to win the favor of Dominic Toretto.

During the race, the Eclipse's intake manifold began to overheat from an overcompensation of NOS used in the vehicle. Brian ignored the warnings and continued to use the NOS until the car began to fall apart. He managed to beat Edwin, but eventually lost control of the car. He lost to Dominic, who won the race and the pink slip to Eclipse. Dom is later rescued by Brian, who used the Eclipse to evade the police in pursuit of the illegal street racers. Without knowing, Brian drives the Eclipse into Little Saigon, Johnny Tran's territory. Tran admires the wrench work put into the Eclipse before destroying it in a surprise shootout that triggers a massive explosion in the engine, due to the canister of nitrous oxide that were in the car, and the Eclipse gets obliterated.

Although the Eclipse was legally registered to "Brian Earl Spilner" it was funded by the LAPD-FBI task force. In the aftermath of the car's destruction, Special Agent Bilkins complained about the $80,000 price tag.

Specifications

According to The Fast and the Furious: The Official Car Guide written by Eddie Paul, the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 420a 16-valve dual overhead cam 2-Liter 4-cylinder engine rated at 165hp before turbo.[2]

It has a full Robo Car Aero Armor Eclipse Body Kit, custom made carbon fiber front splitter, a custom GT style roof scoop, a APR two level GT2 style wing, carbon fiber mirrors, 1997 spec Eclipse headlights, and green neon lighting, alongside SE7EN 18-inch wheels by Axis Sport Tuning Inc. in 225/40ZR18 Toyo Tires.[2]

Engine Specs

  • Mitsubishi 2.0: DOHC 420a Engine (Rebuilt)
  • NATURALLY ASPIRATED/NO TURBO
  • 75hp Nitrous Oxide System (never fully installed, only for show)
  • HotShot header
  • Injen cold air intake
  • Bored-out throttle body
  • Upgraded spark plug wires

Styling

  • RoboCar full body kit
  • Custom fabbed lower front splitter (carbon – not used in the movie)
  • APR GT2- style rear wing
  • Custom roof-scoop (not functional)
  • Carbon fiber race-style mirrors
  • 1997 headlights
  • Kawasaki green paint

Tires/Wheels/Brakes/Suspension

  • Axis Model Se7en Wheel, 18″ (as used in the movie)
  • ADR M-Classic 19″ wheels (not used in the movie)
  • AEM cross drilled front brake rotors
  • Stock 5-speed gearbox
  • Tanabe SS springs
  • Energy Suspension bushings

Interior

  • Custom black and gray suede upholstery
  • Custom made A-Pillar gauge mount pod
  • Custom made passenger dash 3-gauge holder
  • VDO tachometer
  • VDO fuel gauge
  • VDO temperature gauge
  • VDO volt gauge
  • MonkeyBars custom made roll cage (not used in the movie)
  • Auto Indulgence neon green lights
  • Sparco pedal covers
  • Sparco shift knob

Audio/Video

  • Alpine CVA 1005 head unit TV/DVD
  • Sony Mids and Tweeters
  • Two Sony amps
  • Two Sony 8″ woofers in a custom panel where the back seats used to be

Performance Stats

  • 140 Horsepower (at the crank) without nitrous
  • 0-60 in 8.9 seconds (on 19 inch street tires)
  • ¼ mile in 16.4 seconds at 84 mph
  • Top speed = 130 mph

Trivia

  • At least five stunt cars were created for the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse.[2]
  • According to the official movie guide, the Mitsubishi Eclipse is a 1995 model.[2]
  • The car was originally owned by John Lapid. When John bought it, it was dark green. He then painted it silver. When Universal rented it from John. they painted it Kawasaki Green. The car is now in a museum in Tennessee.
  • On October 2nd, 2020, John Lapid passed away.
  • Despite internet reports and the book by Eddie Paul, the car was NOT a 4G63 motor, it was NOT turbocharged and it did NOT make 220hp. [6]

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