Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
19 mpg City/26 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas V6, 2.8L
EPA Class
Compact
Style Name
2dr HB VR6
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
4
Passenger Doors
2
Body Style
2dr Car
Transmission
Close-ratio 5-speed manual transmission w/OD
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2800
Interior Dimensions
Second Head Room (in)
37.4
Front Shoulder Room (in)
54.0
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Front Head Room (in)
37.5
Second Leg Room (in)
31.5
Passenger Capacity
4
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Front Leg Room (in)
42.3
Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.6
Passenger Volume (ft³)
86.8
Exterior Dimensions
Min Ground Clearance (in)
4.8
Track Width, Front (in)
56.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
66.7
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Wheelbase (in)
97.4
Track Width, Rear (in)
56.5
Height, Overall (in)
56.2
Length, Overall (in)
160.4
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)
NA
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)
17.5
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
14.5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
26
Performance Specs
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
172 @ 5800
Displacement
2.8L/170
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
173 @ 4200
Fuel System
SMPI
Engine Type
Gas V6
Transmission
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.12
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.80
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Type
5
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.46
Clutch Size (in)
- TBD -
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.78
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.03
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.39
Trans Order Code
NA
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.0 x 0.98
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Brake Type
Pwr-Assisted
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.1 x 0.79
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
Four-Wheel
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.2
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.2
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17.5
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P205/50R15
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
- TBD -
Front Tire Size
P205/50R15
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
- TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in)
15 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD -
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
15 x 6.5
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.79
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.79
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
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
No
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
No
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
No
Other Features
Anti-lock brakes
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system
3-point front/rear seat belts w/height adjusters & emergency...
Rear center lap belt
Traction control
Collapsible steering column
Anti-intrusion side door beams
Daytime running lights
Dual tone horn
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system
3-point front/rear seat belts w/height adjusters & emergency...
Rear center lap belt
Traction control
Collapsible steering column
Anti-intrusion side door beams
Daytime running lights
Dual tone horn
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
24,000
Basic Years
2
Corrosion Miles/km
Unlimited
Corrosion Years
6
Drivetrain Miles/km
100,000
Drivetrain Years
10
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years
2
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
8.5
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
90
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
N/A
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
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