MSRP: $70,800
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Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
18 mpg City/25 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas V8, 4.3L
EPA Class
Large
Style Name
S430 Sedan
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
4dr Car
Transmission
5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, adaptive controls, OD, Touch Shift manual control
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Large
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4090
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3
Second Shoulder Room (in)
58.3
Passenger Volume (ft³)
105.0
Second Head Room (in)
38.4
Front Shoulder Room (in)
59.2
Second Hip Room (in)
58.3
Front Head Room (in)
37.6
Second Leg Room (in)
40.3
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
59.2
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
56.9
Length, Overall (in)
203.1
Min Ground Clearance (in)
6.1
Track Width, Front (in)
62.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.1
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Wheelbase (in)
121.5
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
15.4
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
23
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
18
Performance Specs
Engine
Fuel System
SMPI
Engine Type
Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
275 @ 5750
Displacement
4.3L/260
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
295 @ 3000-4400
Transmission
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.82
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.19
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.16 (1.95 Winter Mode)
Trans Description Cont. Again
Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.83
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Type
5
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.41
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.59
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Brakes
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 1.3
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Brake Type
Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 x 0.9
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17.8
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.8
Steering Type
Speed-Sensitive Rack & Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size
225/60R16
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
225/60R16
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
Full-Size
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Full-Size
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD -
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Rear
5-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer Bar
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
4-Link
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
Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear
Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Front
Yes
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
No
Fog Lamps
Yes
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
No
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when...
Driver & front passenger front airbag supplemental restraint...
Front/rear door mounted side airbags
Head protection curtain airbag system
3-point front shoulder belts w/auto height adjustment &...
3-point rear seat belts
Child safety door locks
Babysmart automatic child seat recognition system
Automatic emergency call w/deployment of airbags or emergency...
Automatic slip regulation
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Side impact protection
First-aid kit under driver seat
Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when...
Driver & front passenger front airbag supplemental restraint...
Front/rear door mounted side airbags
Head protection curtain airbag system
3-point front shoulder belts w/auto height adjustment &...
3-point rear seat belts
Child safety door locks
Babysmart automatic child seat recognition system
Automatic emergency call w/deployment of airbags or emergency...
Automatic slip regulation
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Side impact protection
First-aid kit under driver seat
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
Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years
Unlimited
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD -
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -
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