Layout:
Front-engine / front-wheel-drive

Weight (lbs):
Curb weight: 2,730 (LS); 2,742 (LT); 2,815 (SS); 2,925 (SS-SC)
Weight distribution: 60 / 40

Standard Engine:
2,189cc Inline-4; aluminum head / aluminum block
DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Bore & stroke: 86.0 x 94.6 mm; compression ratio: 10.0:1
145 hp @ 5,600 rpm / 155 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm

Optional Engine/s:
2,384cc Inline-4; aluminum head / aluminum block
DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing
Bore & stroke: 88.0 x 98.0 mm; compression ratio: 10.4:1
171 hp @ 6,200 rpm / 163 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm

1,998cc Inline-4; aluminum head / aluminum block
DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; supercharged
Bore & stroke: 86.0 x 86.0 mm; compression ratio: 9.5:1
205 hp @ 5,600 rpm / 200 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm

Fuel Capacity:
13.2 gallon fuel tank

Standard Transmission:
5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.58, 2.02, 1.35, 0.98, 0.69
Final drive: 3.84:1

Optional Transmission/s:
4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.95, 1.62, 1.00, 0.68
Final drive: 3.63:1

5-speed manual (SS Supercharged)
Ratios: 3.38, 1.76, 1.18, 0.89, 0.70
Final drive: 4.05:1

Steering:
Rack & pinion; power assist
Turning circle (ft): 37.4 (SS-SC: 40.7)

Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; stabilizer bar
Rear: Torsion-beam; stabilizer bar

Brakes:
Front: 10.7 (SS: 11.6) in. power-assisted ventilated discs
Rear: 9.05 in. drums (SS: 10.6 in. power-assisted discs)