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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINES
Type:
1,308cc twin-rotor rotary; aluminum block
Power [hp at rpm]: 197 at 7,200
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 164 at 5,000
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Redline: 7,500
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 18 / 24
Available with: AT
 
Type:
1,308cc twin-rotor rotary; aluminum block
Power [hp at rpm]: 238 at 8,500
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 159 at 5,500
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Redline: 9,000
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 18 / 24
Available with: MT
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.79, 1.54, 1.00, 0.69
Final Drive: 4.30
 
Type:
6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.76, 2.27, 1.65, 1.19, 1.00, 0.84
Final Drive: 4.44
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Rear-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
Double wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
11.9 in. power-assisted vented discs
12.7 in. power-assisted vented discs (MT)
Rear:
11.9 in. power-assisted vented discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
3,053 (AT)
3,029 (MT)
GVWR [lbs]:
3,854 (AT)
3,810 (MT)
Weight distribution: 50 / 50
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 15.9
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
34.8
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
174.3
Width [in.]:
69.7
Height [in.]:
52.8
Wheelbase [in.]: 106.4
Front Track [in.]: 58.9
Rear Track [in.]: 59.3
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.31
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
89.0
Seating Capacity:
4
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
38.2
Rear Headroom [in.]: 36.8
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
42.7
Rear Legroom [in.]: 32.2
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
54.9
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 54.9
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
7.6