Torque steer was quite common on front-wheel-drive cars in the 1970s, but manufacturers have been able to engineer
most of it out--on lower horsepower cars, that is.
Those who don't want torque steer in their lives can do one of two things: Order the less powerful normally
aspirated (non-turbo) Eclipse or--a better solution for performance enthusiasts--order the all-wheel-drive Eclipse
GSX. Torque steer is absent from both of these cars. Ordering the automatic transmission on the GS-T is another
way to reduce torque steer.
The all-wheel-drive GSX has the additional advantage of offering incredible grip and roadholding in slippery
conditions, whether those conditions be rain, snow, ice, mud, sand or wet leaves. Even on dry pavement, the GSX
is much easier to drive fast than the GS-T. The all-wheel-drive system on the GSX features a center differential
and viscous coupling with an optional limited-slip rear differential. When the GSX encounters slippery conditions,
power is automatically apportioned to the wheels with the best traction. All of this happens seamlessly as the
driver rockets around a corner in control.
We're happy to put up with a little torque steer, however. The front-drive Eclipse GS-T is the most entertaining
among the Eclipse lineup and, on a dry race track, it's the fastest. We recommend it to anyone who appreciates a truly high-performance sport coupe.
Fortunately, the Eclipse comes with high-performance handling to go with the high-performance acceleration. It's nimble and precise when blasting down twisty roads. Hats off to the designers of the speed-sensitive steering, which subtly decreases the power-assist as engine speed increases--resulting in more graceful handling at lower speeds and more confidence-inspiring road feel at higher speeds. Next Page