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Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
18 mpg City/23 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas V8, 4.3L
EPA Class
Sub-Compact
Style Name
2dr Convertible
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
4
Passenger Doors
2
Body Style
Convertible
Transmission
5-speed automatic electronically controlled transmission w/intelligence (ECT-i)-inc: OD, liquid-cooled transmission oil cooler
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Sub-Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3840
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in)
53.8
Second Hip Room (in)
49.5
Front Head Room (in)
37.2
Second Leg Room (in)
27.1
Passenger Capacity
4
Front Hip Room (in)
55.7
Front Leg Room (in)
43.6
Second Shoulder Room (in)
46.6
Passenger Volume (ft³)
75.0
Second Head Room (in)
33.9
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
61.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.0
Liftover Height (in)
29.3
Wheelbase (in)
103.1
Track Width, Rear (in)
60.4
Height, Overall (in)
53.1
Length, Overall (in)
177.8
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.6
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
8.8
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
19.8
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
23
Performance Specs
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
300 @ 5600
Displacement
4.3L/262
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
325 @ 3400
Fuel System
SFI
Engine Type
Gas V8
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Type
5
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.42
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.36
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.27
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.18
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.43
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.7 x 1.26
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Brake Type
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.1 x 0.47
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
Four-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
37.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.3
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17.4
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P245/40ZR18
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
T145/70D17
Front Tire Size
P245/40ZR18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x 4
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
32
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double-Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.51
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
30
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Double-Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.02
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
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
No
Fog Lamps
Yes
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
No
Other Features
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Driver & front passenger frontal airbags
Driver & front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags
3-point seat belts in all seating positions-inc: force-limiting...
Rear seat top tether anchors & ISO-FIX lower anchorage brackets
Vehicle skid control (VSC) w/on/off switch
Traction control (TRAC)
Four-sensor tire pressure warning system
Front/rear crumple zones
Front/rear 5-mph bumpers
Front/rear side-impact beams
Daytime running lamps
First aid kit
Driver & front passenger frontal airbags
Driver & front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags
3-point seat belts in all seating positions-inc: force-limiting...
Rear seat top tether anchors & ISO-FIX lower anchorage brackets
Vehicle skid control (VSC) w/on/off switch
Traction control (TRAC)
Four-sensor tire pressure warning system
Front/rear crumple zones
Front/rear 5-mph bumpers
Front/rear side-impact beams
Daytime running lamps
First aid kit
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
50,000
Basic Years
4
Corrosion Miles/km
Unlimited
Corrosion Years
6
Drivetrain Miles/km
70,000
Drivetrain Years
6
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years
4
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
10.5
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
582
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
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