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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
Type:
4,941cc V8; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 394 at 6,600
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 368 at 3,800
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 94.0 x 89.0
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Redline: 6,800
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 13 / 21
 
TRANSMISSION
Type:
6-speed manual
Ratios: 4.23, 2.53, 1.67, 1.23, 1.00, 0.83
Final Drive: 3.15
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Rear-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
13.6 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
12.9 in. power-assisted vented discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
4,024
GVWR [lbs]:
5
Weight distribution: 52 / 48
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 18.5
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
38.2
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
188.3
Width [in.]:
70.9
Height [in.]:
55.6
Wheelbase [in.]: 111.4
Front Track [in.]: 59.6
Rear Track [in.]: 60.1
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.31
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
92.5
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
37.4
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.2
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
41.7
Rear Legroom [in.]: 34.2
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
56.8
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 55.9
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
58.0
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 58.5
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
11.1