Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
17 mpg City/27 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas I6, 3.0L
EPA Class
Sub-Compact
Style Name
Convertible
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
4
Passenger Doors
2
Body Style
Convertible
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Sub-Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3792
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room (in)
38.0
Second Leg Room (in)
31.9
Passenger Capacity
4
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Front Leg Room (in)
41.8
Second Shoulder Room (in)
49.3
Passenger Volume (ft³)
84.2
Second Head Room (in)
36.5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.3
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.2
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Wheelbase (in)
108.7
Track Width, Rear (in)
59.6
Height, Overall (in)
54.5
Length, Overall (in)
180.6
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD -
Track Width, Front (in)
59.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
9.0
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.1
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
27
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
17
Performance Specs
Engine
Displacement
3.0L/183
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
200 @ 2750
Fuel System
MPI
Engine Type
Gas I6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
230 @ 6500
Transmission
Trans Type
6
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.66
Clutch Size (in)
- TBD -
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.32
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85
Trans Description Cont.
Manual
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.23
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.38
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.46
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.94
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Brakes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Brake Type
Pwr-Assisted
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.3 x - TBD -
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.0
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.1
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.0
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
NA
Front Tire Size
P225/45R17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/45R17
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Material
NA
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Double Pivot
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA
Suspension Type - Rear
5-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Safety Features
Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver
Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger
Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off)
No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
No
Brakes-ABS
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
Yes
Fog Lamps
Yes
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/dynamic brake control...
Dynamic stability control (DSC)-inc: brake fade compensation,...
Rollover protection system
Interlocking door anchoring system
Front dual-threshold dual-stage airbags w/passenger occupant...
Front side-impact airbags
Front active knee protection airbags
Crash sensor-inc: disconnects battery terminal, hazard lights...
All-position 3-point safety belts-inc: front pretensioners, ALR...
Child safety rear door locks
LATCH attachments for rear seats
Tire pressure monitoring system
Interior trunk emergency release handle
Dynamic stability control (DSC)-inc: brake fade compensation,...
Rollover protection system
Interlocking door anchoring system
Front dual-threshold dual-stage airbags w/passenger occupant...
Front side-impact airbags
Front active knee protection airbags
Crash sensor-inc: disconnects battery terminal, hazard lights...
All-position 3-point safety belts-inc: front pretensioners, ALR...
Child safety rear door locks
LATCH attachments for rear seats
Tire pressure monitoring system
Interior trunk emergency release handle
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
50,000
Basic Note
4 years/50,000 Maintenance Program
Basic Years
4
Corrosion Miles/km
Unlimited
Corrosion Years
12
Drivetrain Miles/km
50,000
Drivetrain Years
4
Maintenance Miles/km
50,000
Maintenance Years
4
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years
4
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
180
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -
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