740IA 4-Door Sedan SWB
MSRP: $60,850
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Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
17 mpg City/24 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas V8, 4.4L
EPA Class
Mid-Size
Style Name
Sedan
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
4dr Car
Transmission
5-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC)
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mid-Size
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4255
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in)
41.9
Second Shoulder Room (in)
58.4
Passenger Volume (ft³)
100.0
Second Head Room (in)
37.9
Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.4
Second Hip Room (in)
56.6
Front Head Room (in)
37.7
Second Leg Room (in)
36.7
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
56.6
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
56.5
Length, Overall (in)
196.2
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD -
Track Width, Front (in)
61.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.3
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Wheelbase (in)
115.4
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.7
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
13.0
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
22.5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
17
Performance Specs
Engine
Fuel System
EFI
Engine Type
Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
282 @ 5700
Displacement
4.4L/268
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
310 @ 3900
Transmission
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD,
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.93
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.24
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.68
Trans Description Cont. Again
Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.79
Trans Type
5
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.54
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.55
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
Four-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.8 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Brake Type
Pwr-Assisted
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.8 x - TBD -
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.1
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.9
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.7
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size
P235/60R16
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P235/60R16
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
P235/60R16
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 8
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
16 x 8
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 8
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
Four-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Anti-Roll Bar
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (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
No
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
No
Daytime Running Lights
No
Traction Control
Yes
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
No
Fog Lamps
Yes
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
No
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
No
Other Features
Hydraulic energy-absorbing bumpers (damage control to 9 MPH)
Impact sensor-inc: auto door unlocking, interior lights, hazard...
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Driver & front passenger air bags supplemental restraint system...
Ergonomic seat belt system-inc: front seatbelt auto height...
Automatic front seatbelt tensioners
Front/rear head restraints
Interlocking door anchoring system for side impacts
Impact sensor-inc: auto door unlocking, interior lights, hazard...
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Driver & front passenger air bags supplemental restraint system...
Ergonomic seat belt system-inc: front seatbelt auto height...
Automatic front seatbelt tensioners
Front/rear head restraints
Interlocking door anchoring system for side impacts
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
50,000
Basic Years
4
Corrosion Years
6
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
50,000
Roadside Assistance Years
4
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD -
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -
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