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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINES
Type:
4,009cc V6; cast-iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: SOHC 2-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 210 at 5,100
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 254 at 3,700
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 100.4 x 84.4
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Redline: 6,000
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 15 / 20 - 21 (RWD)
 
Type:
4,606cc V8; cast-iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: SOHC 3-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 292 at 5,750
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 300 at 3,950
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 90.2 x 90.0
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Redline: 6,250
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 14 - 15 (RWD) / 20 - 21 (RWD)
Available with: except XLS
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.22, 2.29, 1.54, 1.00, 0.71
Final Drive: 3.55
Available with: V6
 
Type:
6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.17, 2.34, 1.52, 1.14, 0.86, 0.69
Final Drive: 3.55
Available with: V8
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Rear-wheel-drive & All-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
Double-wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Double-wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
12.0 x 1.2 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
11.85 x 0.5 in. power-assisted drums
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
4,440 - 4,777
Weight distribution: 53 / 47 (RWD)
54 / 46 (AWD)
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 5,140 - 7,300
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 22.5
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
36.8
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
193.4
Width [in.]:
73.7
Height [in.]:
72.8
Wheelbase [in.]: 113.7
Front Track [in.]: 60.9
Rear Track [in.]: 61.8
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.41
 
Ground Clear. [in.]: 8.2
Approach Angle [in.]: 28.2
Departure Angle [in.]: 23.8
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Seating Capacity:
5 - 7
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
39.8
2. Row Headroom [in.]: 38.7
3. Row Headroom [in.]: 37.4
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
42.4
2. Row Legroom [in.]: 36.9
3. Row Legroom [in.]: 34.9
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
59.0
2. Row Shoulderroom [in.]: 58.9
3. Row Shoulderroom [in.]: 53.1
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
55.4
2. Row Hiproom [in.]: 55.5
3. Row Hiproom [in.]: 45.3
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
13.6
43.9 (third row folded)
45.1 (without third row)
83.7 - 85.8 (behind first row)