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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 10:48 AM
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Default Re: the new mitsubishi eclipse

Mitsubishi incorporated a second electric motor, a giant 150-kW unit, behind the cabin. It sends its 201 bhp to the rear tires, making this car all-wheel drive. Mitsubishi calls this new technology E-Boost, because, as the name implies, the rear-mounted motor is there to act like a supercharger or turbocharger, boosting the acceleration of the car. E-Boost is activated only when you get on the throttle aggressively, such as during passing maneuvers.

That's 470HP AWD. Too bad it tips the scales at 4000lbs.