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Why are Talon and Eclipse the same?


Young_gee
03-23-2004, 10:26 AM
hey guys i got a question, Why are talon and eclipse the same? in terms of looks and specs (not sure about specs if the same)
LandoAWD
03-23-2004, 12:23 PM
They are the same because they were built originally as a joint venture (Laser included) between Mitsu and Chrysler.
joemathews
03-23-2004, 03:25 PM
The alliance between Mitsubishi and Chrysler was called "Diamond Star Motors" or DSM. The diamonds from Mitsubishi, the 5 pointed star from Chrysler. Also, at the time Chrysler was a combination of Chrysler-Jeep-Eagle-Plymouth, then all of those except Jeep melted down into Chrysler when it consolidated.
RattlesnakeGST
03-23-2004, 03:51 PM
They share the same platform.. Eclipse, Talon and Plymouth Laser

Much the way a Chevy Lumina is the same as a Monte Carlo and a Firebird and Camaro are the same.. Different company name, same platform, same engine, different body style.
youngvr4
03-23-2004, 04:11 PM
even the keyholes are similar :biggrin:
drewh4386
03-23-2004, 04:38 PM
( in my personal opinion...it saves the company mula....Before they run out of ideas like the 3g eclipse.) :D
EVOclipse
03-27-2004, 07:23 AM
who designed what parts of the cars? obviously the diffrent turbo and NA motors...but i was wondering if u knew anything else?
ashah000
03-27-2004, 07:50 AM
The head in the 420a, the NT motor, is Lotus designed

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