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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: 3,001-3,109 (4-cyl.); 3,227-3,316 (6-cyl.)
Weight distribution: 61 / 39 (4-cyl.); 62 / 38 (6-cyl.)
GVWR: 4,200 (4-cyl.); 4,374 (6-cyl.)

Standard Engine:
2,488cc Inline-4; aluminum head / aluminum block
DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing
Bore & stroke: 89.0 x 100.0 mm; compression ratio: 9.5:1
175 hp @ 6,000 rpm / 180 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm

Optional Engine/s:
3,498cc V6; aluminum heads / aluminum block
DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing
Bore & stroke: 95.5 x 81.4 mm; compression ratio: 10.3:1
250 hp @ 5,800 rpm / 249 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm

3,498cc V6; aluminum heads / aluminum block (SE-R)
DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing
Bore & stroke: 95.5 x 81.4 mm; compression ratio: 10.3:1
260 hp @ 6,000 rpm / 251 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm

Fuel Capacity:
20.0 gallon fuel tank

Standard Transmission:
5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.42, 1.94, 1.26, 0.95, 0.77
Final drive: 4.13:1

Optional Transmission/s:
5-speed manual (6-cyl.)
Ratios: 3.15, 1.84, 1.26, 0.95, 0.77
Final drive: 3.81:1

6-speed manual (SE-R)
Ratios: 3.15, 1.94, 1.39, 1.06, 0.81, 0.63
Final drive: 4.13:1

4-speed manual (4-cyl.)
Ratios: 2.79, 1.55, 1.00, 0.69
Final drive: 4.43:1

5-speed manual with manual shift (6-cyl.)
Ratios: 4.66, 3.03, 1.98, 1.34, 1.02
Final drive: 2.27:1; 2.44:1 (SE-R)

Steering:
Rack & pinion; power assist
Turning circle (ft): 37.4 - 40.0

Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, stabilizer bar
Rear: Multi-link; stabilizer bar

Brakes:
Power-assist
Front: 11.7 x 0.94 in. ventilated discs
Rear: 11.5 x 0.35 in. solid discs

Brakes: (SE-R)
4-wheel ABS, brake-assist, electronic brake-force distribution
Front: 12.6 x 1.10 in. power-assisted ventilated discs
Rear: 11.5 x 0.35 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.): 192.3; 192.5 (SE-R)
Width (in.): 70.4
Height (in.): 57.9; 57.4 (SE-R)
Wheelbase (in.): 110.2
Track front (in.): 61.0
Track rear (in.): 61.2
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Vol. (cu-ft): 102.8
Seating Cap.: 5
Front:
Headroom (in.): 40.8
Leg room (in.): 43.9
Hip room (in.): 53.0
Shoulder room (in.): 56.3
Rear:
Headroom (in.): 37.6
Leg room (in.): 36.4
Hip room (in.): 54.5
Shoulder room (in.): 56.0
Cargo Capacity (cu-ft): 15.6
Performance Data
0-60: 5.9 sec. (6-cyl.)
0-100: 15.3 sec. (6-cyl.)
1/4-mile: 15.5 sec. (6-cyl.)
60-0: 125 ft. (6-cyl.)
Top Speed: 140 mph (6-cyl.)
Fuel Economy (mpg):
EPA city (MT/AT): 23/24 (4-cyl.); 20/20-21 (6-cyl.)
EPA hwy (MT/AT): 29/31 (4-yl.); 29/27-28 (6-cyl.)
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