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Technical Data

Layout:
Front-engine / front-wheel-drive

Weight (lbs):
Curb weight: 2696 - 2738 (2.0l); 2762 - 2807 (2.3l)
Weight distribution: 60 / 40
GVWR: 3752 - 3794 (2.0l); 3818 - 3880 (2.3l)

Standard Engine:
1999cc Inline-4; aluminum head / aluminum block
DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Bore & stroke: 87.5 x 83.1 mm; compression ratio: 10.0:1
148 hp @ 6500 rpm / 135 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm

Optional Engine/s:
2260cc Inline-4; aluminum head / aluminum block
DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing
Bore & stroke: 87.4 x 94.0 mm; compression ratio: 9.7:1
160 hp @ 6500 rpm / 150 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm

Fuel Capacity:
14.5 gallon fuel tank

Standard Transmission:
5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.31, 1.84, 1.31, 0.97, 0.76
Final drive: 4.11:1

Optional Transmission/s:
4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.82, 1.50, 1.00, 0.73
Final drive: 3.68:1 (2.0l); 4.42:1 (2.3l)

Steering:
Rack & pinion; power assist
Turning circle (ft): 34.1

Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, stabilizer bar
Rear: E-type multi-link; coil springs, stabilizer bar

Brakes:
Front: 10.9 in. (2.0l) / 11.8 in. (2.3l) power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 10.4 in. (2.0l) / 11.0 in. (2.3l) power-assisted solid discs

Exterior Dimensions

Length (in.):

178.3 (2.0l); 178.7 (2.3l)

Width (in.):

69.1

Height (in.):

57.7

Wheelbase (in.):

103.9

Track front (in.):

60.2

Track rear (in.):

59.6
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Vol. (cu-ft): 94.3
Seating Cap.: 5
Front:
Headroom (in.): 39.1; 38.1 with moonroof
Leg room (in.): 41.9
Hip room (in.): 54.9
Shoulder room (in.): 54.9
Rear:
Headroom (in.): 37.4; 37.0 with moonroof
Leg room (in.): 36.3
Hip room (in.): 53.9
Shoulder room (in.): 54.0
Cargo Capacity (cu-ft):
11.4
Performance Data
0-60: 7.4 sec. (2.3l)
0-100: 22.8 sec. (2.3l)
1/4-mile: 16.0 sec. (2.3l)
60-0: NA
Top Speed: 118 mph (2.3l)
Fuel Economy (mpg):
EPA city (AT / MT): 26 / 28 (2.0l); 24 / 25 (2.3l)
EPA hwy (AT / MT): 34 / 35 (2.0l); 29 / 32 (2.3l)
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