Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
18 mpg City/26 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
7-speed automatic drive-adaptive transmission-inc: touch shift, optimum gear programming, comfort mode
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Large
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4160
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room (in)
37.6
Second Leg Room (in)
40.3
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
59.9
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)
59.4
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Wheelbase (in)
122
Track Width, Rear (in)
62
Height, Overall (in)
57
Length, Overall (in)
203
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD -
Track Width, Front (in)
62
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
15.4
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
23
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
26
Performance Specs
Engine
Displacement
4.3L/260
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
295 @ 3000-4400
Fuel System
SMPI
Engine Type
Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
275 @ 5750
Transmission
Trans Type
7
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.92
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.38
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.82
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.37
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.82
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.86
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.42
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.73
Brakes
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
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
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.8
Steering Type
Speed-Sensitive Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.7
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
- TBD -
Front Tire Size
225/55HR17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
225/55HR17
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
- TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD -
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Independent 4-Link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent 5-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (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
Yes
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
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Driver/front passenger adaptive dual-stage air bags w/front...
Side-impact body protection air bag for all outboard seating...
Head curtain air bag for all outboard seating positions
3-point seat belts for all seating positions w/rear seat...
PRE-SAFE feature (Helps prepare occupants for a possible...
LATCH universal tethers/anchors for rear outboard seating...
Illuminated emergency trunk release
Automatic Slip Control (ASR)
Programmable daytime running lamps
Driver/front passenger adaptive dual-stage air bags w/front...
Side-impact body protection air bag for all outboard seating...
Head curtain air bag for all outboard seating positions
3-point seat belts for all seating positions w/rear seat...
PRE-SAFE feature (Helps prepare occupants for a possible...
LATCH universal tethers/anchors for rear outboard seating...
Illuminated emergency trunk release
Automatic Slip Control (ASR)
Programmable daytime running lamps
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
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -
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