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- 2dr Cpe Manual $39,000
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EPA Classification | Sub-Compact |
Spare Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
Front Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 80 |
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 225 @ 6000 |
Displacement | 3.0L/183 |
Engine Type | Gas I6 |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 210 @ 4800 |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 24 MPG |
Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
Cruising Range - City | 391.40 mi |
Cruising Range - Hwy | 494.40 mi |
EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 19 MPG |
Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.000 |
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 2.95 |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.894 |
Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.768 |
First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.285 |
Trans Type | 5 |
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.783 |
Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.275 |
Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Double Wishbone |
Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Double Wishbone |
Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.8 x -TBD- in |
Brake ABS System | Four-Wheel |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.4 x -TBD- in |
Brake Type | Pwr-Assisted |
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 20.6 gal |
Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.1 |
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 17.3 |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 36.1 ft |
Spare Tire Size | P225/55R16 |
Rear Tire Size | P225/55R16 |
Front Tire Size | P225/55R16 |
Base Curb Weight | 3516 lbs |
Passenger Capacity | 4 |
Min Ground Clearance | 5.1 in |
Front Leg Room | 44.1 in |
Height, Overall | 53.2 in |
Wheelbase | 105.9 in |
Front Hip Room | 55.1 in |
Second Hip Room | 39.2 in |
Front Head Room | 38.3 in |
Second Leg Room | 27.2 in |
Front Shoulder Room | 56.0 in |
Length, Overall | 192.5 in |
Second Shoulder Room | 52.7 in |
Second Head Room | 36.1 in |
Width, Max w/o mirrors | 70.9 in |
Track Width, Rear | 59.8 in |
Liftover Height | N/A in |
Track Width, Front | 59.8 in |
Passenger Volume | 75.4 ft³ |
Trunk Volume | 9.3 ft³ |
Fog lamps integrated into lower air intake | Standard |
Projector headlamps w/independent halogen high beam lamps | Standard |
Full trunk trim | Standard |
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/center visor | Standard |
Padded instrument panel | Standard |
Rear wheel drive | Standard |
Side door beams | Standard |
Lockable glove box | Standard |
Cut pile carpeting | Standard |
Automatic on-off headlamps | Standard |
Dual body-colored pwr mirrors w/defoggers | Standard |
Matte finish Bird's-Eye maple wood interior trim-inc: doors, instrument panel | Standard |
Color-keyed side skirts on rocker panel area | Standard |
Electronic analog displays-inc: 8000-rpm tachometer, 160-mph speedometer, coolant temp, fuel level | Standard |
3.0L (183) twin cam EFI 24-valve I6 engine | Standard |
Driver & front passenger air bags supplemental restraint system (SRS) | Standard |
4-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension w/coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers | Standard |
Lighting-inc: front individual map lights, glove box, trunk, ashtray | Standard |
Cruise control | Standard |
Center console-inc: cassette box storage space, front/rear ashtray, cigarette lighter, push-open cupholder, cellular phone storage capability | Standard |
5-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
Front/rear crumple zones | Standard |
City 19/hwy 24 (3.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
Molded fabric roof headliner | Standard |
Vehicle theft-deterrent system | Standard |
Centrally-located platinum-tipped spark plugs | Standard |
20.6 gallon fuel tank w/fuel cap hanger | Standard |
Computer-controlled ignition system w/twin knock sensors | Standard |
4-wheel 3-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Standard |
Tool kit | Standard |
Front passenger seat pwr walk-in feature | Standard |
5-way pwr front seats w/adjustable lumbar support, headrests | Standard |
225/55VR16 SBR tires | Standard |
Illuminated entry-inc: dome lamp, door courtesy lamps, driver footlamp, ignition keyhole light | Standard |
Rear window defogger w/auto-off timer | Standard |
ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: 170-watt pwr, auto-reverse, Dolby Noise Reduction, digital clock, 7-speakers | Standard |
Warning lights-inc: fuel level, coolant level, oil level, oil pressure, battery, engine, parking brake, ABS, air bag, door ajar, seat belt disconnect, tail lamp bulb failure | Standard |
Remote entry system-inc: audible lock, 2-stage unlock confirmation, trunk release, panic function | Standard |
Front/rear stabilizer bars | Standard |
Flush-mounted retracting rear assist grips | Standard |
Trip computer-inc: average mpg, instantaneous mpg, drive time, outside temp | Standard |
Front cupholder | Standard |
Full size spare tire w/steel wheel | Standard |
Integrated coat hooks | Standard |
Air conditioning system-inc: automatic climate control, soft-touch controls, digital temp setting display | Standard |
Leather-wrapped steering wheel/shift lever/parking brake handle | Standard |
Net-style seatback pockets | Standard |
4-wheel pwr-assisted ventilated disc brakes | Standard |
Remote electric trunk/fuel-filler door release | Standard |
Body-color flush-mounted door handles | Standard |
Manual tilt/telescopic steering column w/auto tilt-away | Standard |
16" X 6.5" aluminum alloy wheels | Standard |
Front/rear 3-point safety belts | Standard |
Unique "easy access" 4-link door hinges | Standard |
Insulation panels-inc: roof silencer, hood, foam rubber body noise isolation inserts, dash, cowl, floor, room partition | Standard |
Pwr windows w/driver side "auto-down" feature | Standard |
Instrument panel indicators-inc: lights-on, turn signal, high beams, cruise control, over-drive off, transmission pwr mode indicators | Standard |
Vehicle speed-sensing progressive pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
Semi-concealed variable intermittent windshield wiper/washers w/mist control | Standard |
Automatic pwr antenna | Standard |
Front A-pillar retractable assist grips | Standard |
Retained accessory pwr | Standard |
First aid kit located in trunk | Standard |
Front door map pockets | Standard |
Pwr door locks-inc: driver door two-turn unlock, anti lock-out | Standard |
4-wheel 3-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Standard |
Dual exhaust w/stainless steel tips | Standard |
Electronic digital odometer w/dual trip meters, LCD display | Standard |
Pre-wiring for options-inc: cellular phone, transceiver, command module, rear window imprinted antenna | Standard |
Auto-dimming electrochromic rear view mirror | Standard |
Color-keyed front/rear bumpers | Standard |
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