Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
16 mpg City/22 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas V8, 4.2L
EPA Class
Large
Style Name
4dr Sdn V8 6-spd Auto
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
4dr Car
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic & OD-inc: dynamic shift program (DSP), sport mode
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Large
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
5194
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Front Leg Room (in)
41.7
Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.8
Passenger Volume (ft³)
108
Second Head Room (in)
38.1
Front Shoulder Room (in)
59.6
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Front Head Room (in)
37.2
Second Leg Room (in)
43.1
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
118.1
Track Width, Rear (in)
63.5
Height, Overall (in)
57.1
Length, Overall (in)
203.7
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.0
Track Width, Front (in)
64.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
74.9
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
13
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
23.8
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
22
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
317 @ 3500
Fuel System
SMPI
Engine Type
Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
335 @ 6500
Displacement
4.2L/252
Transmission
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.17
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.14
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.65
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.34
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.40
Trans Description Cont. Again
& Tiptronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.88
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Type
6
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.52
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.2 x 0.87
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
14.2 x 1.34
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Steering
Steering Type
Servotronic Pwr
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
14.0
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.8
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
P255/45HR18
Front Tire Size
P255/45HR18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P255/45HR18
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.5
Spare Wheel Material
Alloy
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.5
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy
Spare Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.5
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Air
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Trapezoidal Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Air
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Four-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- 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
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
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Driver/front passenger advanced front dual stage airbags
Front/rear side-impact airbags
Front/rear side curtain protection
Front 3-point height-adjustable seat belts
Rear 3-point seat belts
Front/rear seat belt emergency locking...
(5) adjustable head restraints w/crash active front head...
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) w/child seat...
Child safety locks on rear doors/pwr window lockout
Internal emergency trunk release handle w/location reflector
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
Electronic stabilization program-inc: brake assist
Intelligent crash response system
Collapsible steering column
Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights
Driver/front passenger advanced front dual stage airbags
Front/rear side-impact airbags
Front/rear side curtain protection
Front 3-point height-adjustable seat belts
Rear 3-point seat belts
Front/rear seat belt emergency locking...
(5) adjustable head restraints w/crash active front head...
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) w/child seat...
Child safety locks on rear doors/pwr window lockout
Internal emergency trunk release handle w/location reflector
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
Electronic stabilization program-inc: brake assist
Intelligent crash response system
Collapsible steering column
Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
50,000
Basic Years
4
Corrosion Miles/km
Unlimited
Corrosion Years
12
Drivetrain Miles/km
60,000
Drivetrain Years
5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years
4
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
10.6
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
330 Starter/420 On-Board
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
190
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -
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