Stage 3 AWD

Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX in Underground 2

The Eclipse is not a starter. The unlock line is URL race 8 in stage 3.

Street frame from a public Underground 2 PlayStation 2 gameplay video
Street frame from a public Underground 2 PlayStation 2 gameplay video
Frame from a public Underground 2 PlayStation 2 gameplay video
Frame from a public Underground 2 PlayStation 2 gameplay video

Unlock and published figures

The NFS Fandom article for the Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX (D33A) says the unlock is: Complete URL Race 8 in Stage 3. I use that sentence as the obtain line. The car article does not print an in-game price, so I leave that cell empty. Stock numbers on the same article: 0-60 in 6.6 seconds, top speed 137.0 mph, 209.0 bhp, 213.9 lb-ft. The upgraded row reads 3.09 seconds, 216.0 mph and 467.0 bhp. Drivetrain AWD. The article ties the model to a 1999 2.0 L turbo I4 (4G63T) 2-door coupe. Region on the roster: All regions. Stage label: 3.

How I use this article

For the Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX (D33A) the model article supplies the numerical specification; the roster supplies availability. Both belong to NFS Fandom and count as one publisher source. The job I will defend is Drift / AWD grip. A different car's article does not get to overwrite that.

Stock pace is mild next to other stage 3 cars on the same chart. The article still points at AWD and a short body as the reason people tune it for drift. I keep that as the article's judgment.

Eclipse versus the other all-wheel-drive choices

The Eclipse GSX is the all-wheel-drive second-generation car documented by this page. That identity matters because an Eclipse from another Need for Speed title can have a different model, drivetrain or performance balance. Its career position gives it a different purpose from the starter Civic and the later Skyline. Compare the release-specific unlock line before treating a missing dealership entry as a fault. For career use, the appeal is a midgame all-wheel-drive option; a precise drag or circuit advantage would require matching parts and tuning, which the public roster does not provide. The published upgraded numbers are one recorded configuration. They should not be used as a claim that every purchased Eclipse immediately reaches those values.

Evidence for the figures

The model article and roster are from the same publisher; listing both links does not create a second independent source.
Claim groupReferenceStatus
Stock / upgraded performanceNFS Fandom model article1 source
Regional availability and unlockNFS Fandom roster / model article1 publisher source
In-game priceNo value in references checkedBlank

Video

Public roster video. Playback starts after a click.

FAQ

How does the Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX unlock?

The obtain line is quoted from the Fandom article on this page.

What does it cost in career?

The sources checked on 3 Nov 2026 do not print an in-game price.

Is it the single best car?

No. The best-car page splits the answer by race type.

Sources

Related: All carsBest by mode

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