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Technical Data
For more detailed information on the body-style and engine combinations, please refer to our Car Configurator.

Layout:
Front-engine / front-wheel-drive

Weight (lbs):
Curb weight: 2808 - 2898
Weight distribution: 60 / 40

Standard Engine:
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:
5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.62, 1.93, 1.29, 0.93, 0.69
Final drive: 3.86:1

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:
4-wheel ABS, electronic brake-force distribution
Front: 11.8 in. power-assisted ventilated discs
Rear: 11.0 in. power-assisted solid discs

For more detailed information on the body-style and engine combinations, please refer to our Car Configurator.
Exterior Dimensions

Length (in.):

176.6

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): 95.3
Seating Cap.: 5
Front:
Headroom (in.): 39.1; 38.2 with moonroof
Leg room (in.): 41.9
Hip room (in.): 54.9
Shoulder room (in.): 54.9
Rear:
Headroom (in.): 38.4; 38.3 with moonroof
Leg room (in.): 36.3
Hip room (in.): 53.9
Shoulder room (in.): 54.0
Cargo Capacity (cu-ft):
17.1
31.2 (rear seats down)
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); 25 / 26 (2.3l)
EPA hwy (AT / MT): 34 / 35 (2.0l); 31 / 32 (2.3l)
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