1995-99 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS & GS: More In-Depth Part Differences

A Deeper Dive Into Part Differences Between the 1995-99 Eclipse RS and GS

There are actually quite a few differences between the 1995-99 Eclipse RS and GS Coupes. 

In a previous post, we looked at the different standard and optional equipment available to both trim levels. 

And here is a video that looks at the surface level differences:



More In-Depth Differences

This is an incomplete work in progress. I plan to update this post to show the more in-depth differences between the trim levels as I am able to uncover and document them. Be sure to check back for updates!


Disclaimer: this info may not be comprehensive or exhaustive, and may contain mistakes or errors. If you see a mistake or something missing, feel free to drop a comment.


1997-99 Non-Turbo Air Guide

This plastic part mounts behind the front bumper on non-turbo Eclipses (RS and GS). The parts are similar, but the RS version does not have the holes pierced for the fog light brackets. For more information on the 1997-99 air guide click here.

Eclipse RS vs GS Air Guide

GS Air Guide Installed:

GS Air Guide Installed Showing Fog Light Mounting Holes
Notice the fog light bracket mounting holes. The cutouts that expose the holes are not pierced into the RS duct.



Silver-Face Gauge Cluster

Every RS and GS coupe used the standard black-face gauge cluster except for the 1999 Sports Value Package (10th Anniversary Edition) GS. This was the only Non-Turbo (N/T) car to use a silver-face gauge cluster.





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