| Model Trim: | GSX | GS-T | GS | RS | Eclipse |
| Engine Code | 4G63T (turbo) | 4G63T (turbo) | 4G63 (non-turbo) | 1.8L (non-turbo) | 1.8L (non-turbo) |
| Engine Specs | 16 valve, 2.0L, DOHC | 16 valve, 2.0L, DOHC | 16 valve, 2.0L, DOHC | 8 valve, 1.8L, SOHC | 8 valve, 1.8L, SOHC |
| Turbo | 14b (13g a/t) | 14b (13g a/t) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Horsepower | 195 | 195 | 135 | 92 | 92 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
Pros:
- Stock "6-bolt" blocks are believed to be immune to crankwalk (92.5+ models have 7-bolt)
- Better flowing cylinder head ports than 2g cars
- Bigger connecting rods through 92.5 model year
- Bigger intake manifold and (60mm) throttle body
- Stock 14b turbo has most power potential (A/T cars came with smaller 13g)
- Steel BOV
- Stronger suspension than 2g cars
- Both LSD rear differential and ABS on 92 models and up
Cons:
- "7-bolt" block more susceptable to "crankwalk"
- Smaller exhaust manifold that cracks
- Smaller O2 housing than 2g cars
- Smaller 10.2" front calipers on pre 92.5 model year cars
- Single-piston calipers on pre 92.5 model year cars
- Only some models came with an EPROM ECU
- The worst ABS system among DSMs