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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINES
Type:
3,564cc V6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 302 at 6,300
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 272 at 5,200
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 94.0 x 85.0
Compression Ratio: 11.3:1
Redline: 6,700
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 17 / 26
 
Type:
4,565cc V8; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 320 at 6,400
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 315 at 4,400
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 93.0 x 84.0
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Redline: 6,750
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 14 - 15 (RWD) / 21 - 24 (RWD)
 
Type:
4,371cc V8 supercharged; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 469 at 6,400
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 439 at 3,900
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 91.0 x 84.0
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Redline: 6,700
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 13 / 19
Available with: STS-V
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.06, 2.37, 1.55, 1.15, 0.85, 0.67
Final Drive: 3.42 (RWD); 3.23 (AWD)
Available with: except STS-V
 
Type:
6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.03, 2.36, 1.53, 1.15, 0.85, 0.67
Final Drive: 3.23
Available with: STS-V
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Rear-wheel-drive & All-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
Short and long arm; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
11.9 x 1.3 in. power-assisted vented discs
14.0 x 1.3 in. power-assisted vented discs (V8)
Rear:
11.7 x 1.0 in. power-assisted vented discs
14.4 x 1.1 in. power-assisted vented discs (V8)
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
3,857 - 4,294
Weight distribution: 52 / 48 (V6)
54 / 46 (V8)
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 1,000
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 17.5
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
36.9 (V6)
37.7 (V8)
38.8 (STS-V)
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
196.3
197.6 (AWD)
Width [in.]:
72.6
Height [in.]:
57.6
58.2 (AWD)
Wheelbase [in.]: 116.4
Front Track [in.]: 61.8
66.0 (AWD)
Rear Track [in.]: 62.3
61.9 (AWD)
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.32
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
38.7
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.9
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
42.6
Rear Legroom [in.]: 38.3
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
58.6
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 57.4
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
54.6
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 55.6
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
13.8