What happened to the Eagle Talon?

What happened to the Eagle Talon?

By 1998, the Talon was the last model in the declining Eagle lineup and the rarest Talon model year. Amid declining sales, Chrysler management decided to stop promoting the Eagle brand. The last Eagle Talon rolled off the assembly line on February 10, 1998.

Was the Eagle Talon a good car?

Midgrade Talons were markedly livelier and hit 60 mph in the mid 8-second range, quite respectable for the era. Quick steering response and aggressive tires made handling nimble, though there was coarse engine and road noise to go with it.

What manufacturer made the Eagle Talon?

Eagle1990–1998
Daimler AG1998
Eagle Talon/Manufacturers

Does Eagle Talon have 4G63?

The 4G63. Although the Eagle Talon packs a ton of potential in its chassis, having a 4G63 engine makes it one of the more promising platforms for drag racing. The 4G63 made its first appearance in the Mitsubishi Galant VR-4.

How do I know if my Eagle talon is AWD?

AWD: Look under the rear end of the car at the back axle. If it’s a FWD, the back axle will look like a single bar that goes the whole way across and the exhaust should go up over the axle before coming to the muffler.

How fast is a Eagle talon?

Performance

0 – 100 kph 6.3 s
1/4 mile 14.5 s
Top speed 242 kph (150 mph)

How big are a bald eagle’s talons?

As a matter of fact, that is one way we tell the gender of bald eagles, by measuring the hallux talon, as the females is longer than the males. These hallux talons are almost 2 inches long on large, female eagles, and only about an inch and a quarter on small males.

How much does a 1990 Eagle Talon weigh?

2800 lbs.
Used 1990 Eagle Talon TSi Specs & Features

Dimensions
Curb weight 2800 lbs.
Height 52.0 in.
Length 172.4 in.
Wheel base 97.2 in.

When was the last year the Eagle Talon was made?

The Eagle Talon is a two-door 2+2, Front-wheel drive (FWD) or All-wheel drive (AWD) hatchback coupé manufactured and marketed between 1989 and 1998 and sold by Eagle along with rebadged variants the Plymouth Laser and Mitsubishi Eclipse. The last year for the Eagle Talon—as well as the Eagle division of Chrysler—was 1998.

What kind of engine does the Eagle Talon have?

All 1G Talons built after April 1992 received a freer revving “7-bolt” engine borrowed from the 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution’s lighter rods and seven-bolt crankshaft. The Eagle Talon was consistently featured on Car and Driver magazine’s Ten Best list for 1990–1992. The Talon Turbo was on Car and Driver magazine’s Ten Best list for 1989–1992.

When did the Mitsubishi Eagle Talon 2G come out?

The second generation (or “2G”) Eagle Talon was introduced in 1995 simultaneously with its Mitsubishi Eclipse counterpart, while the Plymouth Laser model was eliminated. Mechanically, the new Talon and Eclipse models were almost identical with the engines in the turbocharged versions receiving a modest increase in…

What kind of engine does a Mitsubishi Talon have?

The ES model (or just the base Talon before 1993) sported a naturally aspirated 2.0 L 135 hp Mitsubishi 4G63 engine. The TSi and TSi AWD models used the same engine but added an intercooled Mitsubishi 14b turbocharger producing 11.06 psi of peak boost from the factory, resulting in 195 horsepower (145 kW)…

What kind of engine does the 1991 Eagle Talon have?

1991 Eagle Talon: TSi Turbo, 4G63T engine with 5 speed manual transmission. This is a 2 owner car that has been garage kept most of its life. Very rarely was driven during winter months.

When did the Mitsubishi Eagle Talon come out?

The Eagle Talon was consistently featured on Car and Driver magazine’s Ten Best list for 1990–1992. The Talon Turbo was on Car and Driver magazine’s Ten Best list for 1989–1992. The second generation (or “2G”) Eagle Talon was introduced in 1995 simultaneously with its Mitsubishi Eclipse counterpart, while the Plymouth Laser model was eliminated.

Where do I store my 1991 Eagle Talon?

Car was usually stored in a heated garage during the winter. I have taken very good care of this car for most of its life. Car has a removable moon roof which also includes an original talon moon roof wind deflector that can be installed when the moon roof is removed, and a nylon protective cover for storing the sunroof when removed.

What kind of stereo does an Eagle Talon have?

Car has a DELTA car alarm installed and an aftermarket Clarion stereo/cd player along with a Hifonics amp and a Power Acoustik sub. These items have all been professionally installed in the car. These items will go along with the vehicle. I also have the original stereo for the car and the boxes for the aftermarket components.