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Eagle Talon

The Eagle Talon was a sport compact hatchback coupé sold by Chrysler’s Eagle brand from 1990 to 1998.

Updated August 1, 20261 min readCited sources

The Eagle Talon was a sport compact hatchback coupé sold under Chrysler's Eagle brand from 1990 to 1998. It was part of the Diamond-Star Motors joint venture with Mitsubishi, sharing its platform with the Mitsubishi Eclipse and Plymouth Laser.

What it is

The Eagle Talon is a compact performance coupé sold by Chrysler's Eagle division. It was built from 1990 to 1998 at the Normal, Illinois plant through the Diamond-Star Motors joint venture. It is closely related to the Mitsubishi Eclipse and Plymouth Laser.

Key details

The Talon came with four-cylinder engines, including turbocharged versions in TSi trims. Some models offered all-wheel drive. It was a front-engine, front- or all-wheel-drive sport compact.

Why it matters

The Eagle Talon is remembered as a key player in the 1990s sport compact scene. Its turbocharged variants and shared DSM platform have made it a favourite among enthusiasts. It represents a unique collaboration between Chrysler and Mitsubishi.

In short

  • Sold under Chrysler's Eagle brand from 1990 to 1998.
  • Built through Chrysler-Mitsubishi joint venture.
  • Shared platform with Mitsubishi Eclipse and Plymouth Laser.
  • Turbocharged TSi models offered all-wheel drive.
Canadian angle

The Eagle Talon has a Canadian connection mainly through its Chrysler-Mitsubishi joint-venture origins and its place in North American automotive history; it was sold in the U.S. market and is of interest to Canadian car enthusiasts and collectors.

Quick questions

What is Eagle Talon?
The Eagle Talon was a sport compact hatchback coupé sold by Chrysler’s Eagle division from 1990 to 1998.
What company makes Eagle Talon?
It was sold by Eagle, a Chrysler brand, and built through a Chrysler-Mitsubishi joint venture.
What engine is in an Eagle Talon?
Engines varied by trim and year, but they were generally inline four-cylinder engines, including turbocharged 2.0-liter versions in performance models.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagle_Talon
    Supports: Basic description as a sport compact hatchback coupé and two-generation production.
  2. Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagle_Talon
    Supports: Production by Chrysler and Mitsubishi through Diamond-Star Motors and Eagle brand context.
  3. Cars.com — https://www.cars.com/research/eagle-talon-1997/
    Supports: Body style, relationship to Mitsubishi Eclipse, Normal, Illinois assembly, and turbocharged engine details.
  4. MotorTrend — https://www.motortrend.com/features/1990-1994-eagle-talon-tsi-awd-photos-history
    Supports: Two generations, performance positioning, turbocharged all-wheel-drive variants, and production context.
  5. Cars.com — https://www.cars.com/research/eagle-talon-1992/
    Supports: 1992 engine and trim details, including turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with all-wheel drive.
  6. Kelley Blue Book — https://www.kbb.com/eagle/talon/1997/specs/
    Supports: Trim structure and market classification details.