If you’ve ever imagined a modern Eclipse with a classic soul, digital designer Enoch Gonzales’s render is the materialization of that desire. In this 3D study — a digital concept circulating among fans and enthusiasts — the name Eclipse gets a reinterpretation inspired by the 1994 second generation: traditional coupe proportions, retro-modern lines, and, contrary to current trends, an internal combustion heart. It’s the kind of project that reignites the nostalgia for Japanese sports cars and poses the question: why doesn’t Mitsubishi invest in this?
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Design: nostalgic with modern attitudes
- Front-end redesigned with extremely thin LED headlights, aerodynamic winglets to guide the airflow, and a hood with a power bulge that suggests a powerful engine.
- Profile that respects the Eclipse DNA — recognizable greenhouse, flush door handles, and a roof with a typical coupé drop, combining retro aesthetics and contemporary proportions.
- Rear dominated by a full-width light bar and segmented graphics evoking the phases of an eclipse, plus a pronounced diffuser accompanied by four exhaust tips that reinforce its sporty character.
Envisioned mechanics: V6 and sports legacy
In the rendering, Gonzales is banking on synergies within the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance: the idea is to leverage a platform and powertrain similar to those of the Nissan Z. The concept would feature a V6 3.0 twin-turbo producing around ~400 hp, with options for a manual transmission (for purists) and an automatic transmission, recalling announcements like that for the Nissan Z Nismo manual. To strengthen the connection with the Eclipse’s past, the study also envisions a selectable AWD system, combining performance and all-wheel-drive tradition.
Why is it just a dream?
In practice, the current industry climate does not favor an ICE sports coupe: Mitsubishi has been directing investments towards electrified SUVs and crossovers, such as the repositioning of the Eclipse Cross. Between emissions, development costs, and the focus on electric mobility, launching a V6 coupe today is unlikely. Still, renders and digital concepts keep the debate alive about brand identity, driving pleasure, and the appeal of a Japanese sports car with a real engine.
Enoch Gonzales’ study proves that the name Eclipse remains highly desired among sports car enthusiasts and automotive memory collectors. Even if a real V6 coupé is unlikely in Mitsubishi’s current strategic plan, the render reignites essential discussions: electrification versus internal combustion emotion, fidelity to legacy, and to what extent industrial alliances can transform digital dreams into real projects.
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Author: Fabio Isidoro
Founder and editor-in-chief of Canal Carro, he dedicates himself to exploring the automotive universe with depth and passion. A car and technology enthusiast, he produces technical content and in-depth analyses of national and international vehicles, combining quality information with a critical eye for the public.