Well let us look at it like this 2 examples: (stock)
05 Lancer Evo VIII RS 2.0L turbo I4; 276hp curb weight 3400lbs
06 Eclipse GT 3.8L N/A V6; 263hp curb weight 3800lbs

my daily driver:
05 Maxima 3.5L V6; 265hp curb weight 3500lbs

The car weighs more than a Maxima (Fat sedan!!) the eclipse keeps on getting bigger and bigger. Mitsu should not have built this car on the Galant/Outlander platform. I know they are in financial peril, but it the Eclipse should be their affordable sports coupe and should have been built as one from the ground up. just my 2 cents