09 Eclipse and Eclipse Spyder to be unveiled at 08 Chicago Auto Show

CHICAGO — The 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse coupe and convertible will make their debuts at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show, with mostly modest updates, including revised front and rear styling.

The big change for the coming year is a new dual exhaust system for the Eclipse GT, which bumps output on the 3.8-liter V6 to 265 horsepower and torque to 262 pound-feet. The V6 can be mated to either a standard six-speed manual gearbox or an optional Sportronic five-speed with manual shift capability.

The Eclipse GT also adds standard stability control, HID headlamps and a large rear spoiler. All Eclipse models feature standard four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and electronic brakeforce distribution. The GT gets larger ventilated rear discs.

-InsideLine