The 2009 Eclipse Spyder is a 2-door, 4-passenger convertible, or convertible sports car, available in two trims, the GS and the GT.
Upon introduction, the GS is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 162-horsepower engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The GT is equipped with a standard 3.8-liter, V6, 265-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.
The 2009 Eclipse Spyder is freshened for 2009.
Transmission
* Dual Final Drive Ratio 3.77; 3.24
* 6-Speed Manual Transmission With Overdrive
Steering
* Tilt Steering Column
* Power Rack and Pinion Variable Assisted Steering
Suspension
* 21-mm Rear Stabilizer Bar
* Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers
* Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers
Electrical
* Front Power Outlet
* 12-Volt Battery
Braking & Traction
* Traction Control
* Vehicle Stability Control System
* 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
* Front Power 294-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 284-mm Ventilated Disc Brakes
* Electronic Brake Force Distribution