| Also called | Plymouth Laser Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Production | 1990-1994 |
| Platform | BD-body |
| Engine | 1.8 L Mitsubishi 4G37 I4 2.0 L Mitsubishi 4G63 I4 2.0 L Mitsubishi 4G63T I4 |
| Wheelbase | 97.2 in (2,469 mm) |
| Length | 1990-91: 170.5 in (4,331 mm) 1990-91 TSi: 172.4 in (4,379 mm) 1992-94: 172.8 in (4,389 mm) |
| Width | 1990–91: 66.5 in (1,689 mm) TSi and AWD: 66.9 in (1,699 mm) 1992-94: 66.7 in (1,694 mm) |
| Height | 51.4 in (1,306 mm) AWD & 1990-91 TSi: 52.0 in (1,321 mm) |
| Related | Mitsubishi Eclipse Mitsubishi Galant |
The first generation Talon was released in mid-1989 as a 1990 model and ran through 1994. This era of DSM vehicles is commonly referred to as the first generation, or "1G" for short. However, there were two 1G styles. The "1GA" models of 1990–1991 featured pop-up headlights lights and a "6-bolt" engine, while the "1GB" model of 1992–1994 featured composite style headlights with integrated turn signals.
The 1993–1994 base model DL was front-wheel drive and used a 92-horsepower 1.8 L engine (4G37). 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) on TSi AWD models. The front-drive TSi produced only 190 due to a more restrictive exhaust system, and the automatics produced 180 due to a 13g turbo.
The "six-bolt" engine on all Talons built before April 1992 refers to the number of bolts connecting the flywheel to the crankshaft. All 1G Talons built after April 1992.5 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.
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