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SPECIFICATIONS
Hatchback | CONVERTIBLE |
ENGINES
Type: |
2,429cc Inline-4; cast-iron block and aluminum head |
Valvetrain: | DOHC 4-valves/cyl. |
Power [hp at rpm]: | 150 at 5,100 |
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: | 165 at 4,000 |
Bore & Stroke [mm]: | 87.5 x 101.0 |
Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 |
Redline: | 6,240 |
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: | 19 - 21 (MT) / 24 - 26 (MT) |
Available with: | LX; Touring |
Type: |
2,429cc Inline-4 turbocharged; cast-iron block and aluminum head |
Valvetrain: | DOHC 4-valves/cyl. |
Power [hp at rpm]: | 180 at 5,200 |
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: | 210 at 2,800-4,000 |
Bore & Stroke [mm]: | 87.5 x 101.0 |
Compression Ratio: | 8.1:1 |
Redline: | 6,240 |
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: | 18 / 24 |
Available with: | Touring; Limited |
TRANSMISSIONS
Type: |
5-speed manual |
Ratios: | 3.55, 1.96, 1.36, 0.97, 0.81 |
Final Drive: | 3.94 |
Available with: | LX |
Type: |
4-speed automatic |
Ratios: | 2.84, 1.57, 1.00, 0.69 |
Final Drive: | 3.91 |
LAYOUT
Engine position: |
Front-engine |
Driveline: |
Front-wheel-drive |
SUSPENSION
Front: |
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar |
Rear: |
Torsion beam; coil springs, anti-roll bar |
BRAKES
Front: |
11.0 x 0.9 in. power-assisted vented discs |
Rear: |
9.0 x 1.6 in. power-assisted drums 10.6 x 0.35 in. power-assisted discs (Limited) |
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]: |
3,070 (LX) 3,222 |
Weight distribution: | 58 / 42 |
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: | 1,000 |
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: | 15.0 |
STEERING
Type: |
Rack & Pinion; power-assist |
Turning Circle [ft.] |
36.7 40.2 (Touring) 42.0 (Limited) |
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]: |
168.9 |
Width [in.]: |
67.1 |
Height [in.]: |
63.0 |
Wheelbase [in.]: | 103.0 |
Front Track [in.]: | 58.3 |
Rear Track [in.]: | 58.2 |
Coefficient of Drag: |
0.39 |
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: |
98.9 |
Seating Capacity: |
5 |
Front Headroom [in.]: |
39.2 |
Rear Headroom [in.]: | 39.5 |
Front Legroom [in.]: |
40.6 |
Rear Legroom [in.]: | 40.9 |
Front Shoulderroom [in.]: |
53.8 |
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: | 53.6 |
Front Hiproom [in.]: |
50.1 |
Rear Hiproom [in.]: | 46.7 |
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: |
21.6; 62.7 (behind first row) |