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SPECIFICATIONS
TRIM
MSRP
2.5i $0
2.5i Limited $0
2.5GT Limited $0
2.5GT Spec.B $0
3.0R Limited $0
ENGINES
Type:
2,457cc Flat-4; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: SOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 170 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 170 at 4,400
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 99.5 x 79.0
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 20 / 27
Available with: 2.5i; 2.5i Limited
 
Type:
2,457cc Flat-4 turbocharged; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 243 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 241 at 3,600
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 99.5 x 79.0
Compression Ratio: 8.4:1
Redline: 6,500
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 17 (Spec.B) - 19 / 24
Available with: 2.5 GT Limited; 2.5 GT Specs.B
 
Type:
2,999cc Flat-6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 245 at 6,600
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 215 at 4,200
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 89.2 x 80.0
Compression Ratio: 10.7:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 17 / 24
Available with: 3.0 R Limited
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.45, 2.06, 1.45, 1.09, 0.78
Final Drive: 4.11
Available with: 2.5i
 
Type:
4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.79, 1.55, 1.00, 0.69
Final Drive: 3.90
Available with: 2.5i; 2.5i Limited
 
Type:
5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.17, 1.88, 1.30, 0.97, 0.74
Final Drive: 3.08
Available with: 2.5 GT Limited
 
Type:
5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.54, 2.26, 1.47, 1.00, 0.83
Final Drive: 3.90
Available with: 2.5 GT Limited; 3.0 R
 
Type:
6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.64, 2.24, 1.52, 1.14, 0.89, 0.71
Final Drive: 3.90
Available with: 2.5 GT Spec.B
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
All-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
11.5 in. power-assisted vented discs
12.3 in. power-assisted vented discs (except 2.5i's)
Rear:
10.6 in. power-assisted discs
11.3 in. power-assisted discs (except 2.5i's)
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
3,275 - 3,553
GVWR [lbs]:
4,325 (2.5i; 2.5i Limited)
4,435
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 2,700
3,000 (3.0 R)
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 16.9
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
35.4
38.0 (2.5 GT Spec.B; 3.0 R)
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
185.0
Width [in.]:
68.1
Height [in.]:
56.1
56.5 (GT Specs.B; 3.0 R)
Wheelbase [in.]: 105.1
Front Track [in.]: 58.9
Rear Track [in.]: 58.5
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.31
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
93.5 (2.5i)
90.9
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
39.5 (2.5i)
37.6
Rear Headroom [in.]: 36.5
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
44.1
Rear Legroom [in.]: 33.9
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
54.2
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 53.7
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
51.0
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 52.6
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
11.4