2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

10 builds left the factory as a 2001 Eclipse, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 8 main configurations
  • 1,365 vehicles built
  • 7 for sale right now

Which Eclipse is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

Pick your Eclipse

What actually differs

Spyder 4A3AE85H-1 GT GS Spyder 4A3AE45G-1
Engine 3L 6-cyl 3L 6-cyl 2.4L 4-cyl 2.4L 4-cyl
Body Convertible Hatchback Hatchback Convertible
Doors 2-door 3-door 3-door 2-door
For sale right now 3 2
Vehicles built 294 244 242 153
Same on every 2001 Eclipse
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Typical price today $6,999
Cost to run

18/25 mpg city/highway. Roughly $2,330/yr on fuel at 15,000 miles.

EPA estimate for the 2001 Eclipse

Safety, in plain English

What 4A3AC44G-1 means

4A3 AC44G · 1
4A3
the World Manufacturer Identifier Mitsubishi registered — assembled in the United States
AC44G
together encode the Eclipse line — Hatchback, 2.4L 4cyl — as Mitsubishi filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
1
in position 10 — model year 2001
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
2 rare configurations — mostly fleet, export or irregular VIN patterns. Fewer than 20 known vehicles each.

Already looking at a specific Eclipse?

Paste its VIN — we’ll open that exact car’s page: its configuration, market position and every listing we’ve tracked.