Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
13 mpg City/21 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas V8, 4.9L
EPA Class
Two-Seater
Style Name
Roadster
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
2
Passenger Doors
2
Body Style
Convertible
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission w/OD
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Two-Seater
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3494
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
2
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Front Leg Room (in)
42.8
Passenger Volume (ft³)
51.1
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.2
Front Head Room (in)
37.4
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
98.6
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.7
Height, Overall (in)
51.9
Length, Overall (in)
173.4
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD -
Track Width, Front (in)
61.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
5.1
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
19.5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
13
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
21
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
368 @ 3800
Fuel System
EFI
Engine Type
Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
394 @ 6600
Displacement
4.9L/302
Transmission
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.23
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.83
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.23
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.15
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.53
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.75
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Trans Type
6
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67
Clutch Size (in)
- TBD -
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.9 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.1 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.7
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
20.5
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.0
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Front Tire Size
P245/45ZR18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P275/40ZR18
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD -
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 9.0
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy
Spare Wheel Size (in)
- TBD -
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Type
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
4-link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- 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
No
Daytime Running Lights
No
Traction Control
Yes
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
Yes
Fog Lamps
No
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Front & side-impact airbags
All-season traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
Rollover protection bars
Front & side-impact airbags
All-season traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
Rollover protection bars
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
50,000
Basic Years
4
Corrosion Miles/km
50,000
Corrosion Years
4
Drivetrain Miles/km
50,000
Drivetrain Years
4
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
50,000
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)
120
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
N/A
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