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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINES
Type:
3,700cc V6; cast-iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: SOHC 2-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 210 at 5,200
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 235 at 4,000
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 93.0 x 90.8
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Redline: 6,000
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 15 (AT AWD) - 16 / 21 (AT AWD) - 22
Available with: SXT; SLT
 
Type:
3,952cc V6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: SOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 260 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 265 at 4,200
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 96.0 x 91.0
Compression Ratio: 10.3:1
Redline: 6,000
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 15 - 16 (AWD) / 20 - 21 (AWD)
Available with: R/T
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
6-speed manual
Ratios: 4.46, 2.61, 1.72, 1.25, 1.00, 0.84
Final Drive: 3.21
Available with: SXT
 
Type:
4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.84, 1.57, 1.00, 0.69
Final Drive: 3.73
Available with: SXT; SLT
 
Type:
5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.59, 2.19, 1.41, 1.00, 0.83
Final Drive: 3.55
Available with: R/T
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Rear-wheel-drive & All-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
Short and long arm; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Short and long arm; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
11.9 x 1.1 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
12.4 x 0.5 in. power-assisted discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
3,932 - 4,162
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 2,000
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 19.5
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
36.3
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
178.9
Width [in.]:
73.1
Height [in.]:
69.9
Wheelbase [in.]: 108.8
Front Track [in.]: 61.0
Rear Track [in.]: 61.0
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.38
 
Approach Angle [in.]: 25.6
Departure Angle [in.]: 26.7
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
40.6
Rear Headroom [in.]: 40.8
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
40.8
Rear Legroom [in.]: 37.7
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
57.2
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 56.4
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
56.8
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 47.4
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
32.1; 65.2 (rear seats folded)