#EAGLE TALON UPDATE#
The update was primarily limited to the non-metal portions of the car. Amber turn signals, integrated reverse lights, and bumper cap comprise the rear fascia that is unique to the Eagle Talon.įor the model year 1997, a design update occurred for both the Talon and the Eclipse that is sometimes referred to as " 2Gb". The hard-top Talon featured a black roof while the Eclipse had a body-colored top.ġ995 Eagle Talon TSi.
Other differences included the air intake beneath the front bumper, which did not have a body-colored splitter (minor difference), and the absence of side skirts.
#EAGLE TALON LICENSE#
For example, the rear fascia of the Talon featured a bumper cap with a dip in the middle to allow for a high-mounted rear license plate rear light clusters incorporating amber turn signals (the Eclipse used red turn signals) reverse lights as part of the main rear tail light clusters (the Eclipse's reverse lights were mounted separately and lower around the mid-mounted license plate) and a sickle-shaped rear spoiler for the TSi and TSi AWD version mounted at the base of the rear window that was painted black regardless of body color (the Eclipse used a body-colored, conventional "basket handle" spoiler mounted on the rear deck). These differences were most obvious at the rear of the car. The double-wishbone suspension gave the 2G a much better roll-camber curve in the front, allowing for much better handling.įrom an aesthetic standpoint, the differences between the Eagle Talon and its Mitsubishi equivalent were somewhat more substantial than exhibited in the first generation models. While the 1G had MacPherson struts in the front, the 2G had double-wishbone in the front and multilink suspension in the rear. The other important change concerned the suspension. The T25 did spool up faster than the previous turbocharger in order to increase the turbo response or reduce turbo lag. The new T25 turbocharger, provided by Garrett, had boost increased to 12 psi of peak boost and was smaller than the previous Mitsubishi built 14b turbo that was on 1G models. 7.8:1) compression pistons, and new turbocharger. Mechanically, the new Talon and Eclipse models were almost identical with the engines in the turbocharged versions receiving a modest increase in output thanks to a redesigned intake and exhaust, higher 8.5:1 (vs. The second-generation (or "2G") Eagle Talon was introduced in 1995 simultaneously with its Mitsubishi Eclipse counterpart, while the Plymouth Laser model was eliminated. All 1G Talons built after April 1992 received a freer revving "7-bolt" engine borrowed from the 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution's lighter rods and seven-bolt crankshaft. The "six-bolt" engine on all Talons built before April 1992 refers to the number of bolts connecting the flywheel to the crankshaft. The front-drive TSi produced only 190 hp due to a more restrictive exhaust system, and the automatics produced 180 horsepower (130 kW) due to a 13g turbo. The TSi and TSi AWD models used the same engine but added an intercooled Mitsubishi 14b turbocharger producing 11.06 psi of peak boost from the factory, resulting in 195 horsepower (145 kW) on TSi AWD models. The ES model (or just the base Talon before 1993) sported a naturally aspirated 2.0 L 135 hp Mitsubishi 4G63 engine. The 1993–1994 base model DL was front-wheel drive and used a 92-horsepower 1.8 L engine ( 4G37). The "1GA" models of 1990–1991 featured pop-up headlights lights and a "6-bolt" engine, while the "1GB" model of 1992–1994 featured composite style headlights with integrated turn signals. This era of DSM vehicles is commonly referred to as the first generation, or "1G" for short. The first generation Talon was released in mid-1989 as a 1990 model and ran through 1994. All second generation cars had such a bulge, even when fitted with the 420A engine which did not require the additional clearance. The base model DL did not use this engine, but still had a bulge in the hood.
#EAGLE TALON MANUAL#
The variants featured 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions and a hood bulge on the left-hand side of the car for camshaft clearance when equipped with the 4G63 engine.
The Talon featured two-tone body color with a black 'greenhouse' (roof, pillars, door-mounted mirrors) regardless of the body color. All three vehicles were mechanically identical (when comparing the same option level) including engine, transmission, and drivetrain.Ĭosmetically, differences between the three were found in wheels, availability of colors, taillights, front and rear bumpers, and spoilers. The Talon, Laser and Eclipse were badge variants using the Chrysler D platform, manufactured at the DSM (Diamond Star Motors joint venture between Chrysler and Mitsubishi) manufacturing plant in Normal, Illinois.
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