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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINES
Type:
2,384cc Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 169 at 6,400
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 160 at 4,500
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 88.0 x 98.0
Compression Ratio: 10.4:1
Redline: 6,600
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 22 / 30
 
Type:
3,564cc V6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 252 at 6,300
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 251 at 3,200
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 94.0 x 85.6
Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
Redline: 6,900
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 17 / 26
Available with: 2LT; LTZ
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.95, 1.62, 1.00, 0.68
Final Drive: 3.91
Available with: LS & LT 4-cyl.
 
Type:
6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.58, 2.96, 1.91, 1.45, 1.00, 0.75
Final Drive: 2.89
Available with: LTZ 4-cyl.
 
Type:
6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.48, 2.87, 1.84, 1.41, 1.00, 0.74
Final Drive: 2.77
Available with: 6-cyl.
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Front-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
MacPherson struts; anti-roll bar
Rear:
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
11.65 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
10.87 in. power-assisted discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
3,415 (LS)
3,436
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 1,000
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 16.3
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
40.4
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
191.8
Width [in.]:
70.3
Height [in.]:
57.1
Wheelbase [in.]: 112.3
Front Track [in.]: 59.6
Rear Track [in.]: 60.0
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
97.7
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
39.4
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.2
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
42.2
Rear Legroom [in.]: 37.6
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
55.9
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 53.9
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
53.0
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 52.1
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
15.1