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Engine
2.5 liter, 5-cylinder, double overhead cam, turbo with intercoolerSTD
Compression ratio9.0:1
ConfigurationTransverse/FWD
Displacement2,521 cc
Bore x stroke83.0 mm x 93.2 mm
Horsepower (SAE net)227 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque (lb.-ft. SAE net)236 lb.-ft. @ 1,500-4800 rpm
Max engine speed6,500 rpm
Fuel, recommended octaneRegular
Transmission
Six-speed manualSTD
First gear3.39:1
Second gear1.91:1
Third gear1.27:1
Fourth gear0.95:1
Fifth gear0.78:1
Sixth gear0.65:1
Final drive ratio3.77:1
Five-speed "Geartronic" micro-processor controlled automatic with "Auto-stick" functionOPT
First gear4.66:1
Second gear3.03:1
Third gear1.98:1
Fourth gear1.34:1
Fifth gear1.02:1
Final drive ratio2.27:1
Brakes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)STD
Disc diameter, front/rear12.6 in./11.0 in.
Suspension
Suspension front: MacPherson strut with coil-over springs, 23 mm stabilizer barSTD
Suspension rear: Multilink independent with coil springs, 22 mm stabilizer barSTD
Steering
Power assisted, rack and pinion steeringSTD
Turns, lock to lock2.58
Turning circle38.7 ft.
Wheels and Tires
7.5" x 17" - "Sadira" alloy wheels with 235/45-VR17 tiresSTD
8.0" x 18" - "Mirzam" multi-spoke alloy wheels with 235/40-YR18 tiresOPT
Exterior Dimensions and Weights
Curb weight3,627 lbs.
Wheelbase103.9 in.
Height55.1 in.
Length180.4 in.
Width72.3 in.
Front track61.0 in.
Rear track61.4 in.
Towing capacity2,000 lbs.
Trunk capacity, roof up12.8 cu. ft.
Trunk capacity, roof down6.0 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity16.4 U.S. Gallons
Weight distribution (top up), front/rear56%/44%
Weight distribution (top down), front/rear54%/46%
Interior Dimensions
Headroom, front with top up38.2 in.
Headroom, rear with top up36.4 in.
Hiproom, front53.1 in.
Hiproom, rear41.5 in.
Legroom, front42.3 in.
Legroom, rear33.9 in.
Shoulder room, front53.6 in.
Shoulder room, rear47.0 in.
Fuel Economy
Automatic transmission, city (estimated)18 mpg
Automatic transmission, highway (estimated)26 mpg
Manual transmission, city (estimated)18 mpg
Manual transmission, highway (estimated)27 mpg
Performance
Top speed (electronically controlled)149 mph
Acceleration (0-60 mph) manual transmission - estimated7.0 sec.
Acceleration (0-60 mph) automatic transmission - estimated7.4 sec.
Stopping distance (from 62 mph)123 ft.





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