Mitsubishi Eclipse. Technical Information Manual (1994) — part 71

General Description

The main body (monocoque body) is highly-rigid
and excellent in noise and vibration reduction. It

The

entry system which allows the doors

to be locked and unlocked by remote control has

also reduces vehicle weight.

also been adopted.

FEATURES

Light weight, added rigidity

1.

2.

Corrosion control

1.

Extensive use of anticorrosion steel panels

2.

Application of rocker panel primer to the side sills

Improved controllability and

safety

1.

2.

3.

4.

Extensive use of high tension steel panels
Effective use of reinforcement to improve the rigidity of
door outer panel

Tapering at each body corner
Glass area surfaces made flush with body paneling

Effective arrangement of sound absorbing and insulating
materials

Side door beam to enhance occupant’s safety in side colli-
sion
Central door lock system with key reminder system <Some
models>
Radio wave remote control type

entry system (Op-

tion)

Power window switch with a one-touch-open mechanism

Improved merchantability

1.

and appearance

2.

Flush surface body
Motor driven outer slide glass sunroof with tilt-up mecha-
nism (Option)

BODY Main Bodv

BODY PANELING

The body features a monocoque construction.

steel panels not only reduces the body weight but

ple use of high-tensile steel panels and galvanized

ensures good corrosion control.

High-tensile steel panels

Galvanized steel panels

31 x0305

Main Body

Color

Body color code

WHITE

w12

SILVER

A52

GRAY

A74

BLACK

x13

RED

R87

COPPER RED

PO1

YELLOW

Y76

GREEN

G36

BLUE

Color number

AC10812

AC11052

AC11074

AC10813

AC1 0987

AC11101

AC11076

AC11036

AC11073

AC10812

AC11074

SILVER

A52

052

GRAY

A74

AC11074

AC10813

AC11074

AC1 0987

AC11074

COPPER RED

GRAY

YELLOW

GRAY

GREEN

GRAY

BLUE

GRAY

PO1

A74

Y76

A74

G36

A74

A74

AC11101

AC11074

AC11076

AC1 1074

AC11036

AC11074

AC11073

AC11074

l

Two-tone body color

BODY Reduction of Aerodynamic Noise

FLUSH SURFACE

The glass areas have been made flush with the
body paneling for less aerodynamic noise and higher
directional stability during high-speed operation.

Tapering at rear

sections

Tapering at rear
side sections

Tapering at front
side corners

glass

Additional body design features for these purposes

include round-shaped body, tapering at each corner,

flat floor for smoother under-floor air flow,

etc.

glass

Windshield

Quarter window