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Engine
Description 2.42.5T
Transversely - Mounted, 2.4 Liter, 5 - Cylinder, Double Overhead CamSTD-
Transversely - Mounted, 2.5 Liter, 5 - Cylinder, Double Overhead Cam, Turbo with Intercooler-STD
Compression Ratio10.3 : 19.0 : 1
ConfigurationTransverseTransverse
Displacement2,435 cc2,521 cc
Bore x Stroke83 x 93 mm83.0 x 93.2 mm
Horsepower (SAE net)165 / 168 @ 6,000 rpm1208 @ 5,000 rpm
Torque (lb. - ft.SAE net)166 @ 4,500 rpm236 @ 1,500 - 4,500 rpm
Max Engine Speed6,500 rpm6,500 rpm
Fuel, Rec. OctanePremiumPremium

1�165 horsepower SULEV2 engine sold only in states with California emissions. All other states, 168 horsepower
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Transmission
Description 2.42.5T
5 Speed ManualSTD-
First Gear3.39 : 1-
Second Gear1.91 : 1-
Third Gear1.19 : 1-
Fourth Gear0.87 : 1-
Fifth Gear0.70 : 1-
Final - Drive Ratio4.00 : 1-
Five - Speed "Geartronic" Micro - processor Controlled Automatic with "Auto - stick" Function-STD
First Gear-4.66 : 1
Second Gear-3.03 : 1
Third Gear-1.98 : 1
Fourth Gear-1.34 : 1
Fifth Gear-1.02 : 1
Final - Drive Ratio-2.27 : 1
Five - Speed Micro - processor - Controlled AutomaticOPT-
First Gear4.66 : 1-
Second Gear3.03 : 1-
Third Gear1.98 : 1-
Fourth Gear1.34 : 1-
Fifth Gear1.02 : 1-
Final - Drive Ratio2.65 : 1-
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Brakes
Description 2.42.5T
Anti - Lock Braking System with Electronic Brake Distribution (ABS / EBD)STDSTD
Disc Diameter (Front / Rear)12.0 / 11.4 in.12.0 / 11.4 in.
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Suspension
Description 2.42.5T
Suspension Front: MacPherson Strut with Asymmetrically - Mounted Coil Springs, Hydraulic ShocksSTDSTD
Suspension Rear: Multilink Independent Rear Suspension with Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shocks, Stabilizer Bar, Cast Aluminum SubframeSTDSTD
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Steering
Description 2.42.5T
Power - Assisted Rack - and - Pinion SteeringSTDSTD
Turns, Lock to Lock3.03.0
Turning Circle, Curb to Curb39.0 ft.39.0 ft.
Steering Ratio16.4 : 116.4 : 1
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Wheels and Tires
Description 2.42.5T
6.5" x 16" - "Echo" Multi - Spoke Alloy Wheels w/ 205 / 55 / R16 TiresSTD-
7.0" x 16" - "Eurus" Multi-Spoke Alloy Wheels w/ 215 / 55 / R16 Tires-STD
7.5" x 17" - "Thor" Multi - Spoke Alloy Wheels w/ 235 / 45 / R17 TiresOPT-
7.5" x 17" - "Orpheus" Multi - Spoke Alloy Wheels w/ 235 / 45 / R17 tires-OPT
7.5" x 17" - "Orestes" Multi - Spoke Alloy Wheels w/ 235 / 45 / VR17 run flat tiresPKGPKG
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Exterior Dimensions and Weights
Description 2.42.5T
Curb Weight3,488 lbs.3,488 lbs.
Front Track61.5 in.61.5 in.
Fuel Tank Capacity18.5 U.S. Gallons18.0 U.S. Gallons
Height57.7 in.57.7 in.
Length185.4 in.185.4 in.
Rear Track61.4 in.61.4 in.
Top Speed130 mph130 mph
Towing Capacity3,300 lbs.3,300 lbs.
Wheelbase108.5 in.108.5 in.
Width71.0 in.71.0 in.
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Interior Dimensions
Description 2.42.5T
Cargo Capacity (Seats Down)71.4 cu. ft.71.4 cu. ft.
Cargo Capacity (Seats Up)37.4 cu. ft.37.4 cu. ft.
Headroom, front39.3 in.39.3 in.
Headroom with Sunroof38.8 in.38.8 in.
Headroom without Sunroof38.9 in.38.9 in.
Hiproom, Front55.0 in.55.0 in.
Hiproom, Rear54.8 in.54.8 in.
Legroom, Front42.6 in.42.6 in.
Legroom, Rear35.2 in.35.2 in.
Shoulderroom, Front56.2 in.56.2 in.
Shoulderroom, Rear55.9 in.55.9 in.
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Fuel Economy
Description 2.42.5T
Automatic Transmission, City (Estimated)22 mpg20 mpg
Automatic Transmission, Highway (Estimated)30 mpg28 mpg
Manual Transmission, City (Estimated)22 mpg-
Manual Transmission, Highway (Estimated)30 mpg-
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