Yes—turbocharged versions exist, but only on the earlier, sportier Eclipses. The classic 1st- and 2nd-generation Eclipses offered factory turbo variants, while later generations did not. Today’s Eclipse name lives on in a separate model, the Eclipse Cross, which uses a turbo engine in many markets.
Turbo history by generation
Which generations offered turbo variants and how they were marketed.
First generation (1990–1994)
The 1st-generation Eclipse included a turbocharged variant known as the GS-T. It used a 1.8-liter turbocharged 4G63T engine and provided significantly more performance than the base model.
- Turbocharged variant: GS-T with 4G63T engine
- Non-turbo variants: RS/GS with naturally aspirated engines
In this early era, Mitsubishi established the turbo Eclipse as a performance-focused option.
Second generation (1995–1999)
The 2nd generation continued the turbo tradition with a dedicated turbo model, marketed in some markets as GST or GS-T, using the 4G63T turbo engine. Non-turbo trims included the RS/ES/GS with naturally aspirated engines.
- Turbo variant: GST/GS-T with 4G63T turbo engine
- NA variants: RS/ES/GS with naturally aspirated engines
The turbo era for the Eclipse reached its peak in the late 1990s with the 2G offering genuine turbo power alongside NA trims.
Later generations and the Eclipse Cross
From the 3rd generation onward, the traditional Eclipse line in most markets did not include factory turbocharged coupes. The name was later revived with the Eclipse Cross, a separate compact crossover that uses a turbo engine in many markets.
- Turbo engine in Eclipse Cross: typically a 1.5-liter inline-3 turbo (market-dependent)
- Transmission and drive: often paired with a CVT, with optional all-wheel drive in some configurations
The Eclipse Cross represents Mitsubishi’s current use of turbo technology under the Eclipse name, but it is not a direct continuation of the original turbocharged sport coupe.
Summary
Turbocharged Eclipses were primarily limited to the 1st and 2nd generations of the traditional Eclipse coupe (GS-T, GST/GS-T). The 3rd and 4th generations did not offer factory turbo options in most markets. Today, the Eclipse name persists on the Eclipse Cross, a separate crossover model that often features a turbo engine in various regions. When shopping for an Eclipse, verify the exact year and trim to confirm whether a turbo was originally equipped.