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Mitsubishi Motors Corp. will free a powerful concept car ready for launch at the North American International Auto Show next Mon The concept is designed for the fans some hints about the upcoming Eclipse.

"The Mitsubishi Concept," the stunning coupé is driven by what the Japanese automaker describes as a "new high efficiency, low emission 2.2-liter four-cylinder DOHC 16-valve turbo diesel engine." These engine, equipped with a new catalyst, generates 201 horsepower and 310 pound-feet torque. Also get a new catalyst system. Mitsubishi does not release fuel economy numbers, only that the concept is "a high degree of fuel efficiency."

The Eclipse sports coupe is a cornerstone of Mitsubishi's U.S. lineup since 1989 and helps the Y-generation, often the first buyers to the brand. The Concept-RA, designed in Japan with a more aggressive profile than recent concepts from the automaker, is powered by a new 2.2-liter 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine, which harks back to the Eclipse's roots, the Detroit News reported.

The car's engine delivers power to all four wheels via a dual-clutch automated manual transmission. The Concept-RA borrows many parts of the Lancer Evolution and Evo X, such as ABS and stability control, but is also equipped with active steering and active suspension control prior to the driver input torque and the brakes, while improving traction control, cornering and vehicle stability, the report continued.

The concept is a new body structure using an aluminum space frame. Some exterior parts, including the hood and fenders, are made of plastic resin. According to the automaker the plastic resin has high impact resistance compared to traditional materials. The concept coupe also gets the S-AWC vehicle dynamics control system driveline and the Twin Clutch SST automated manual transmission used in Lancer Evolution X.

The concept is also equipped with an aluminum space frame and the engine hood, bumpers and body panels constructed of plastic resin, to improve crash protection and reducing weight. With less weight, smaller engine does not have to work so hard to propel the Concept-RA. The Next-Gen Eclipse will showcase advanced autofocus technology developed by the Japanese automaker. The technology will also be listed on future models of the automaker.

Sales of Mitsubishi's U.S. unit recovered 16 percent this year. So far, the maker of Mitsubishi pickup radiator hose, the Eclipse and Eclipse Spyder convertible as the second best-selling models in the lineup, behind the Lancer.

The fifth-gen Eclipse was launched as a 2006 model, and the next-gen version of the car, now is not unexpected until 2010 or later.

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