ENGINE |
|
Type |
V-8,
normally aspirated, aluminum block and heads |
Displacement |
4.3
liters (261 cu in) |
Valvetrain |
DOHC
4-valve |
Compression Ratio |
10.5:1 |
Bore & Stroke |
91.0 mm x
82.5 mm |
Horsepower |
300 bhp @
5600 rpm |
Torque |
325 lb-ft
@ 3400 rpm |
Redline |
6350 rpm |
Fuel Injection |
Electronic
sequential port |
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PERFORMANCE |
|
0-60 MPH |
6.2 sec |
1/4 Mile |
14.6 sec
@ 98.1 mph |
Top Speed |
156
(electronically limited) |
Mileage (city/highway) |
18/23 mpg |
Power-to-Weight Ratio |
12.9 lbs
per bhp |
|
|
CHASSIS |
|
Suspension |
|
front |
Upper and
lower A-arms, coil
springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar |
rear |
Upper and
lower A-arms, coil
springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar |
Steering |
Variable,
power-assisted, rack and pinion, 3.3 turns lock-to-lock |
Brakes |
Four-wheel,
vacuum-assisted, discs, ABS |
front |
11.7 in
vented |
rear |
12.1 in |
Wheels and Tires |
18 x 8
in, 245/40ZR |
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DRIVETRAIN |
|
Transmission |
Five
speed automatic |
Layout |
Front
engine, rear wheel drive |
Gear Ratios |
|
1st |
3.36 |
2nd |
2.18 |
3rd |
1.42 |
4th |
1.00 |
5th |
0.75 |
6th |
na |
Final Drive Ratio |
3.27:1 |
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DIMENSIONS |
|
Type |
Two door,
2+2 passenger, roadster (with folding hard-top) |
Construction |
Unit
steel body and frame |
Overall Length |
177.8 in |
Width |
72.0 in |
Height |
53.1 in |
Wheelbase |
103.1 in |
Weight Distribution (front/rear) |
54 % / 46
% |
Curb Weight |
3870 lbs |
Fuel Tank Capacity |
19.8
gallons |
Trunk Capacity |
8.8 cu ft |
Headroom (front/rear) |
35.3 in /
33.0 in |
Legroom (front/rear) |
45.8 in /
13.5 in |