GENERAL INFO |
|
Body configuration |
Full-size sedan |
Body type |
Steel unibody |
Drivetrain layout |
Front engine, front drive |
Passenger capacity |
5 |
ENGINE |
|
Type |
3.8-liter V6, 60-degree,
six-cylinder, aluminum block with aluminum head |
Valve Gear |
DOHC,
four valves per cylinder |
Horsepower (hp @ rpm) |
264
@ 6000 |
Torque (lb.-ft @ rpm) |
260 @
4500 |
Bore x stroke (in.) |
96.0 x
87.0 |
Displacement (cc) |
3778 |
Compression ratio |
10.4:1 |
Emissions rating |
50-state: LEV-II (ULEV)
Tier-2 (Bin 5) |
Fuel tank capacity |
18.5
gallons |
Engine oil capacity |
5.8
quarts |
Coolant capacity |
11.5
quarts |
DRIVETRAIN |
|
Transmission |
Electronically-controlled
five-speed automatic, overdrive w/ Sportmatic™ shifting |
Gear ratios :1 |
|
1st |
3.840 |
2nd |
2.092 |
3rd |
1.440 |
4th |
1.048 |
5th |
0.728 |
Reverse |
3.859 |
Final drive |
3.333 |
SUSPENSION |
|
Front |
Independent,
double wishbone coil spring with shock absorber, stabilizer bar |
Rear |
Independent
rear suspension, multi-link, coil spring with shock absorber, stabilizer bar |
STEERING |
|
Type |
Engine-speed
sensitive, rack-and-pinion |
Turns, lock-to-lock |
3.2 |
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft.) |
38.2 |
DIMENSIONS (in.) |
|
Exterior: |
|
Overall length |
196.9 |
Overall width |
72.8 |
Overall height |
58.5 |
Wheelbase |
110.2 |
Track, front/rear |
62.4 / 62.6 |
Ground clearance |
6.5 |
Interior: |
|
Head room, front/rear |
40.0 / 38.2 |
Shoulder room, front/rear |
58.1 / 57.5 |
Leg room, front/rear |
44.5 / 36.8 |
Hip room, front/rear |
55.2 / 54.6 |
Interior volume (cu. ft.) |
106.0 |
Trunk volume (cu. ft.) |
15.9 |
CURB WEIGHT (lb.) |
|
|
Five-speed automatic |
3770 |
Weight distribution, front/rear |
62 / 38 |
BRAKES |
|
Type |
Power-assisted
braking system with EBD and four-wheel ABS |
Front |
11.9-in.
ventilated disc |
Rear |
11.2-in.
ventilated disc |
TIRES & WHEELS |
|
Tires |
225/60R16
(235/55R17 optional) |
Wheels |
6.5J x
16, alloy
6.5J x
17, alloy (optional) |
FUEL ECONOMY (mpg) |
|
| |
City/Highway |
| A/T |
17 / 24 |
|
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