What car is the excellegt?
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excellegt is the Buick Excelle GT, a compact car equipped with two engine options: a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine and a 1.3T turbocharged engine. In terms of the transmission system, both engines are paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The dimensions of the excellegt are 4609 mm in length, 1798 mm in width, and 1464 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2640 mm. The excellegt features front-wheel drive, with a front suspension type of MacPherson strut independent suspension and a rear suspension type of multi-link independent suspension. The body structure is of a unibody design.
When I often chat with friends about classic Japanese sports cars, mentioning "excellegt" I guess you meant the Mitsubishi Eclipse, right? It was an iconic sports car launched by Mitsubishi from the 1990s to 2011, evolving through four generations: the first generation debuted in 1989 as a rear-wheel-drive coupe with a sleek design; the second generation in 1995 switched to front-wheel drive, which was controversial but lighter; the third generation after 2000 had a more aggressive look, and the fourth generation in 2006 grew larger but maintained stable performance. It came with either a 2.0L or 3.0L turbocharged engine, offering quick acceleration, and many young people bought used ones to modify for drifting. Unfortunately, it was discontinued in 2011, but the Eclipse Cross, an SUV with a completely different style, was released in 2017. I once drove a friend's 2005 model—it handled nimbly, had decent fuel efficiency, and was great for entry-level sports car enthusiasts, though the interior was a bit basic. Nowadays, you can find one on the market for just a few thousand dollars, making it a more affordable option than the Honda Integra, and definitely worth a try.
