2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse is a 0.6-inch lower ride height across the coupe and Spyder lineup. This is a light mid-cycle update rather than a redesign, with a few equipment upgrades added to GS models.
About the 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse
4th generation (2006-2012 coupe; 2007-2012 Spyder), next-to-last model year and a chassis-height update year
Mitsubishi presented the Eclipse as a distinctive, curving two-door sports car for everyday use—an “attainable exotic” with 2+2 seating, a practical coupe hatch or open-top Spyder body, and either four-cylinder efficiency or stronger V6 performance. Its main selling points were dramatic styling, a firmly tuned independent suspension, useful front-seat comfort, and unusually rich audio and convenience equipment in the upper trims.
The 2011 Eclipse lineup includes four-cylinder GS models, better-equipped GS Sport versions, and 265-hp V6-powered GT models. The GS coupe is the only version with a five-speed manual, while GS Sport models emphasize heated leather seats, premium audio, Bluetooth, and a rearview camera. Spyder models add a convertible roof, and the GT Spyder pairs open-top driving with the stronger V6.
What changed, by category
2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | V6, 3.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | V6, 3.8 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive & Sportronic | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive & Sportronic | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive & Sportronic | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive & Sportronic | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive & Sportronic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 16 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 25 mpg | 28 mpg | 27 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Horsepower | 162 hp | 265 hp | 162 hp | 162 hp | 265 hp |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 162 lb-ft | 162 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 15.7 cu-ft | 15.7 cu-ft | 15.7 cu-ft | 5.2 cu-ft | 5.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 29.2 in | 29.2 in | 29.2 in | 27.7 in | 27.7 in |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Alarm System | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| HID Headlights | |||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||
| Bluetooth | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||
| Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||
| Folding Rear Seat | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
| Tilt Wheel | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
The biggest change is a 0.6-inch lower ride height on every 2011 Eclipse coupe and Spyder. It gives the car a lower stance and slightly reduces aerodynamic drag.
Did the 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse get new engines?
No, the 2011 Eclipse kept the previous year’s engines. GS models use a 162-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder, while GT models have a 265-hp 3.8-liter V6.
Which 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse has a manual transmission?
The GS coupe is the only 2011 Eclipse offered with a five-speed manual transmission. Factory-built GS coupes with a four-speed automatic also exist, while the other versions use automatic transmissions.
What equipment changed on the 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport?
The 2011 GS Sport coupe gained heated leather front seats, a six-way power driver’s seat, a front strut brace, and a clear lip spoiler. It also received the lineup-wide lower ride height and center-console 12V outlet.
Is the 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse significantly different from the 2010 model?
No, the 2011 Eclipse is only a light update over the 2010 model. The lower ride height and equipment revisions are useful differences, but the platform and four-cylinder and V6 engines carry over.