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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
Type:
3,496cc V6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 263 at 6,250
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 249 at 4,500
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 92.5 x 88.7
Compression Ratio: 10.3:1
Redline: 6,700
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 17 - 18 (FWD) / 24 - 28 (FWD)
 
TRANSMISSION
Type:
6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.48, 2.87, 1.84, 1.41, 1.00, 0.74
Final Drive: 3.16 (FWD); 2.77 (AWD)
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Front-wheel-drive & All-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
power-assisted discs
Rear:
power-assisted discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
3,741 (FWD)
3,930 (AWD)
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 1,000
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 20.0
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
41.0
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
201.8
Width [in.]:
74.5
Height [in.]:
61.5
Wheelbase [in.]: 112.9
Front Track [in.]: 64.3
Rear Track [in.]: 64.4
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
108.0
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
39.6
Rear Headroom [in.]: 38.8
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
41.3
Rear Legroom [in.]: 41.2
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
57.8
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 57.6
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
53.7
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 53.6
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
21.2