2-Door Conv
MSRP: $66,355
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Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
16 mpg City/23 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas V8, 4.3L
EPA Class
Sub-Compact
Style Name
2dr Conv
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
4
Passenger Doors
2
Body Style
Convertible
Transmission
6-speed automatic sequential electronically controlled transmission w/intelligence (ECT-i)-inc: OD, gated shifter, pwr mode, snow mode
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Sub-Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3840
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³)
75.0
Second Head Room (in)
33.9
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
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in)
178.5
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.6
Track Width, Front (in)
61.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.0
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Wheelbase (in)
103.1
Track Width, Rear (in)
60.4
Height, Overall (in)
53.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
8.8
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
19.8
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Type
Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
288 @ 5600
Displacement
4.3L/262
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
317 @ 3400
Fuel System
SFI
Transmission
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.96
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.95
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.73
Trans Type
6
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.35
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.30
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.58
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.77
Brakes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.7 x - TBD -
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 - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.3
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.4
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P245/40ZR18
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
T145/70R17
Front Tire Size
P245/40ZR18
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA
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
Yes
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
Yes
Other Features
4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) w/brake assist (BA)
Dual front SRS airbags w/passenger detection sensor
Dual front seat-mounted side-impact SRS airbags
Dual front curtain SRS airbags
Dual front knee airbags
All-position 3-point seat belts-inc: front pretensioners w/force...
All-position emergency locking retractor (ELR)
All-passenger automatic locking retraction (ALR)
Rear seat top tether anchors & ISO-FIX lower anchorage brackets
Vehicle stability control (VSC) w/on/off switch
Traction control (TRAC)
Front/rear crumple zones
Dual side-impact beams
Daytime running lamps
First aid kit
Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) w/brake assist (BA)
Dual front SRS airbags w/passenger detection sensor
Dual front seat-mounted side-impact SRS airbags
Dual front curtain SRS airbags
Dual front knee airbags
All-position 3-point seat belts-inc: front pretensioners w/force...
All-position emergency locking retractor (ELR)
All-passenger automatic locking retraction (ALR)
Rear seat top tether anchors & ISO-FIX lower anchorage brackets
Vehicle stability control (VSC) w/on/off switch
Traction control (TRAC)
Front/rear crumple zones
Dual 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)
- TBD -
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
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