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GENERAL INFORMATION
| Body Style: | Roadster |
| Assembly Plant: | Connor Avenue (Detroit) |
| EPA Vehicle Class: | Two-Seater |
| Estimated Base Price: | US$66,700 |
| Number of Cylinders: | 10 |
| Displacement | 8.0 Liters (488 cu. in.) |
| Bore and Stroke: | 4.00 in. x 3.88 in. |
| Horsepower: | 450 @ 5200 |
| Torque: | 490 @ 3700 |
| Redline: | 6000 rpm (6200 rpm fuel shut-off) |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.6:1 |
| Engine Design: | 90-degree V10 cast aluminum block with shrink-fit cast iron cylinder liners, aluminum heads anc crankcase |
| Firing Order: | 1, 10-9, 4-3, 6-5, 8-7, 2 (unequal firing 90-degree and 54-degree intervals) |
| Crankshaft: | Forged steel |
| Intake Manifolds: | Aluminum, ram-tuned with dual plenums |
| Exhaust Manifolds: | High temp ductile iron multiple branch design |
| Fuel Supply: | Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection with bottom-fed, high impedance injectors |
| Recommended Fuel: | Premium unleaded |
| Emission Controls: | Three-way catalytic converters with dual oxygen sensors, two per side, feedback fuel/air |
| Exhaust System: | Stainless steel catalyst and resonator in sill; muffler assembly and rear exit exhaust under trunk floor |
| Cooling System: | Copper core radiator, electric fan, two-row radiator design |
| EPA Fuel Economy: | TBD |
| Battery: | 650 Cold-cranking amps |
| Alternator: | 125 amps |
| Ignition System: | Electronic, distributorless |
| Differential: | Dana Super "44" with aluminum housing |
| Transmission: | Six-speed manual, fully synchronized, with aluminum housing |
| Clutch: | Hydraulic, single dry disc, 12.25" diameter |
| Gear Ratios: | |
|
2.66:1 |
|
1.78:1 |
|
1.30:1 |
|
1.00:1 |
|
0.74:1 |
|
0.50:1 |
|
2.90:1 |
|
1.54 |
|
3.07:1 |
| Front: | Independent with cast aluminum unequal-length upper and lower control arms, coil-over shock units |
| Rear: | Independent with cast aluminum unequal-length upper and lower control arms, with separate toe link, coil-over shock units |
| Front Stabilizer Bar: | 1.06 in/.27 mm (tubular) |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar: | 0.86 in./22 mm (tubular) |
| Shock Absorbers: | Double-acting hydraulic, low-pressure, gas-charged, rebound-adjustable |
| Coil Springs: | 2.5" I.D. micro-grain alloy |
| Caster | |
|
+6.00 degrees |
|
+1.00 degrees |
| Camber | |
|
-0.20 degrees |
|
-0.50 degrees |
| Toe | |
|
+0.05 degrees toe-in per side |
|
+0.10 degrees toe-in per side |
| Type: | Front and rear power-assisted disc, dual hydraulic, front/rear split |
| Front Brake Discs: | 13" x 1.26" vented |
| Rear Brake Discs: | 13" x 0.87" vented |
| Front Calipers: | Four opposed pistons, fixed calipers |
| Rear Calipers: | Single piston, slider-type caliper |
| Brake Booster: | Tandem diaphragm vacuum |
| Master Cylinder: | Zero lost pedal travel feature |
| Swept Area | |
|
304.7 sq. in. |
|
253.7 sq. in. |
| Type: | Power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Ratio: | 16.7:1 |
| Turns: (lock-to-lock) | 2.4 |
| Turning Circle: | 40.5 |
| Maximum Turning Angle: | 28" |
Roadster |
GTS |
||
| (Same, except where noted) | |||
| Wheelbase: | 96.2 (2443.6) | ||
| Track: | |||
|
59.6 (1514) | ||
|
60.6 (1538) | ||
| Overall Length: | 175.1 (4485) | 176.7 (4487.7) | |
| Overall Width: | 75.7 (1924) | ||
| Overall Height: | 43.95 (1116.5) | 47.0 (1194.5) | |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.0 (127) | ||
| Luggage Capacity: | 6.83 cu. ft. | 9.18 cu. ft. | |
| Curb Weight - Est. | 3320 lbs. | 3375 lbs. | |
| Weight Distribution, F/R: | 50 / 50 | 48 / 52 | |
| Frontal Area: | 20.5 sq. ft. (1.90) | ||
| Drag Coefficient: | .52 (top removed) | .35 | |
| Crankcase: | 7 qts. normal fill; | ||
| 7.5 qts. w/filter change | |||
| Fuel Tank Capacity: | 19 gal (72L) |
| Seating Capacity, F/R: | 2 / 0 |
| Front | |
|
NA |
|
42.6 (1081.5) |
|
53.8 (1366) |
| Seat Travel | |
|
8 positions (5.2" travel) |
|
8 positions (5.2" travel) |
| Recliner Range: | 11 degrees |
| Seat Adjustments | |
|
Horizontal, recliner, inflatable lumbar support |
|
Horizontal, recliner, inflatable lumbar support |
| Restraints: | 3-point belts; driver and passenger air bags |
| Radio: | AM/FM CD; 200 watt |
| Standard | |
| Type & Material: | Semi-forged aluminum, 5-spoke |
| Size: | 17 x 10 front, 17 x 13 rear |
| Standard | |
| Size & Type: | 275/40 ZR 17 front, 335/35 ZR 17 rear |
| Manufacturer: | Michelin |
| Model: | Michelin Pilot SX MXX3 |
| Revs Per Mile: | 804 |
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