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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
Type:
3,246cc Inline-6; cast-iron block and aluminum head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 333 at 7,900
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 262 at 4,900
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 87.0 x 91.0
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Redline: 8,000
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 16 / 24
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
6-speed manual
Ratios: 4.23, 2.53, 1.67, 1.23, 1.00, 0.83
Final Drive: 3.62
 
Type:
6-speed semi-automatic
Ratios: 4.23, 2.53, 1.67, 1.23, 1.00, 0.83
Final Drive: 3.64
 
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:
12.8 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
12.9 in. power-assisted vented discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
3,415
Weight distribution: 50 / 50
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 16.6
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
36.0
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
176.9
Width [in.]:
70.1
Height [in.]:
54.0
Wheelbase [in.]: 107.5
Front Track [in.]: 59.4
Rear Track [in.]: 60.0
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.33
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
84.4
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
37.5
Rear Headroom [in.]: 36.5
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
41.7
Rear Legroom [in.]: 33.2
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
54.5
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 52.7
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
14.5