Specifications
Specifications
| Assembly | Normal, Illinois |
| Driveline | front wheel drive |
| Engine location | front |
| Seating | 4 |
| EPA Class | Subcompact |
| City/highway -MT-AT | 22/33 mpg - 21/31 mpg w/AT |
| Wheelbase | 98.8 in |
| Track (f/r) | 59.4/59.3 in |
| Length | 172.4 in |
| Width | 68.3 in |
| Height | 49.87 in |
| Ground clearance | |
| Frontal Area | |
| Coefficient of drag | 0.29 |
| Curb weight-RS (MT / AT) | 2745 / 2811 lbs |
| Curb weight-GS (MT / AT) | 2833 / 2899 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (f/r) | 62/38 |
| Engine Code | 420A |
| Type | 2.0l DOHC 16-valve SEFI Inline 4 cylinder |
| Construction | cast iron block / cast iron bed plate /aluminum alloy head |
| Displacement | 1996 cm3 [121.8 cu in.] |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Horsepower | 140 bhp @ 6000 rpm [104 kW] |
| Torque | 130 ft-lbs @ 4800 rpm [177 N-m] |
| BHP/litre | 70.1 |
| Max engine speed MT | 7300 rpm (electronically limited) |
| Max engine speed AT | 6464 rpm (electronically limited) |
| Compression | 170-225 psi [1.172-1.551 kPa] |
| Allowable variance | Max 25% |
| Compression ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Bore X Stroke | 87.5 mm x 83 mm [3.44 in x 3.27 in] |
Engine Block:
| Block | 212 mm [8.35 in] high. Open top-deck. Thin-wall cast iron. Ends at crank centreline. |
| Bore Spacing | 96 mm [3.78 in] |
| Bedplate | Perimeter wall and three transverse webs |
| Main bearing caps | Integrated into transverse bedplate webs |
| Bedplate attachment | 10 bolts along perimeter, 10 straddling main bearings |
Valvetrain:
| Valves | 16 |
| Type | |
| Adjustment | Automatic (hydraulic) valve lash adjusters |
| Rockers | stamped steel rocker arms w roller followers |
| Camshaft bearings | 6 |
| Intake valve seat outer diameter | 34.5 mm [1.36 in] |
| Exhaust valve seat outer diameter | 29.5 mm [1.16 in] |
| Valve stems | 6 mm [0.25 in] chrome plated stems |
| Intake valve lift | 7.8 mm [0.31 in] |
| Exhaust valve lift | 7.0 mm [0.28 in] |
| Valve included angle | 48 degrees (exhaust forward, intakes rearward) |
| Roller cam follower length | 20 mm [0.79 in] |
| Valve springs | barrel-shaped single springs (control to 7200 rpm) |
| Camshafts | nodular iron hardened after machining |
Rotating Assembly:
| Pistons | Elliptical cast eutectic aluminum alloy (12% silicon) |
| Piston pin offset | 1 mm [0.04 in] |
| Rings | Two compression rings, one three-piece oil ring |
| Connecting rods | One-piece powdered metal forgings |
| Crankshaft | Fully counterweighted nodular iron, 15 kg [33 lbs] |
| Main bearings | 52 mm [2.05 in] |
| Rod bearings | 48 mm [1.88 in] |
| Crankshaft pulley | Conventional inertia-ring vibration damper |
| Accessory belts | Alternator belt, Power steering/air conditioning belt |
Fuel/Ignition System:
| Fuel System | Electronically controlled sequential multi-point fuel injection with twin-spray injectors |
| Fuel Pressure (Vac hose conn.) | 330-350 kPa [47-50 psi] |
| Injection system type | Speed-density control |
| Intake manifold pressure sensor | Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) |
| Throttle body bore | 52 mm [2.05 in] |
| Intake manifold | 470 mm [18.5 in] curved aluminum runners. |
| Basic Ignition timing | 12° BTDC |
| Curb Idle Speed | 800 ± 100 rpm |
| Throttle Position Sensor resistance | 3.5-6.5 ohms |
| Intake air temp sensor resistance | 9-11 ohms @ 25° C [77° F] |
| Intake air temp sensor resistance | 0.6-0.8 ohms @ 100° C [212° F] |
| Crankshaft timing sensor | "Hall-effect", inserted through side of block to #2 crankshaft counterweight |
| Camshaft reference sensor | Mounted on rear of exhaust camshaft, outside of the cylinder head |
| Knock sensor | Present |
| Ignition coils | Four-lead DIS coil module |
| Idle speed | Controlled by PCM acting on stepper motor and by-pass valve in throttle body |
| Diagnostics | OBDII onboard diagnostics system (after 95 model year) |
| Cruise control speed range | 35 to 85 mph [56 to 137 km/hr] |
Electrical:
| Battery | 12 Volt, MT 430 CCA, AT 525 CCA, Group 86, Maintenance Free |
| Alternator | 90 Amps |
Cooling:
| Coolant temp sensor resistance | 9-11 ohms @ 25° C [77° F] |
| Coolant temp sensor resistance | 0.6-0.8 @ 100° C [212° F] |
| Radiator cap valve open pressure | 94-122 kPa [14-18 psi] |
Exhaust system:
| Exhaust manifold | compact, light weight nodular cast iron |
| Exhaust system | stainless steel |
| Emission control | 3-way catalyst. Heated oxygen sensors (2). Engine modifications. EGR |
| Type | F5mc1 5-speed manual with overdrive |
| Gear ratios | (I) 3.54 (II) 2.13 (III) 1.36 (IV) 1.03 (V) 0.81 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.94 |
| Overall top-gear | 3.19 |
| Synchronizers (1st, 2nd) | High capacity dual-cone brass synchronizers |
| Synchronizers (3rd, 4th, 5th) | Paper friction material single-cone synchronizers, located on input shaft |
| Reverse | Lockout from 5th to prevent accidental selection |
| Gears | Two-piece welded with needle roller bearings |
| Transmission case | Two piece bell housing and gear case: |
| Clutch | Hydraulically operated 228 mm [9.0 in] modular single dry plate |
| Flywheel | Riveted to flywheel |
Automatic Transmission:
| Type | F4ac1 adaptive electronically control 4-speed automatic w/overdrive |
| Torque converter | 241 mm [9.5 in] three-element Electronically Activated Lock-Up Torque Converter Clutch |
| Final drive ratio | 3.94 |
| Stall ratio | 2.65 |
| Oil cooler | yes |
| Dash indicator | Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Light |
Axle shafts:
| Type | Unequal length front axle shafts, driver side includes dynamic damper. |
| Joints, Inboard | Plunging tripod universal |
| Joints, Outboard | Steerable "Birfield"-type constant velocity |
| Boots | Molded plastic for outboard drive shaft boots |
| Wheel size - RS | 14 x 5.5 steel w/full covers |
| Wheel size - GS | 16 x 6 JJ aluminum alloy |
| Bolt pattern: | 5 x 114.3 mm |
| Offset | 46 mm |
| Tire size -RS | 195/70HR-14 |
| Tire size -GS | 205/55HR-16 |
| Front tire pressure | 32 psi |
| Rear tire pressure | 29 psi |
Front Suspension:
| Type | Independent multi-link with coil springs |
| Stabilizer bar | 19 mm |
| Alignment - Camber - 14" wheels | 0° 05' ± 30' |
| Alignment - Camber - 16" wheels | 0° 20' ± 30' (min -0.58 / max +0.42) |
| Alignment - Caster | 4° 40' ± 1° 30' (min +3.16 / max +6.16) |
| Alignment - Toe-in | 0.3° ± 0.3° |
Rear Suspension:
| Type | Independent multi-link with coil springs and trailing arm |
| Stabilizer bar - RS | none |
| Stabilizer bar - GS | 13 mm |
| Alignment - Camber 14" wheels | -1° 20' ± 30' |
| Alignment - Camber 16" wheels | -1° 40' ± 30' (-1.83 max -0.83) |
| Alignment - Caster | 4° 40' ± 1° 30' |
| Alignment - Toe-in | 3 ± 3 (.12 ± .12) (0.00 max +0.25) |
Steering:
| Type | Power-assist rack-and-pinion (engine-speed-sensitive?) |
| Steering ratio | 14.6:1 |
| Steering turns, lock-to-lock | 2.4 |
| Turning circle | 38.1 ft |
| Type | Power-assisted single-piston sliding caliper with ventilated disc (GS - ABS opt) |
| Size | 25.4 cm x 2.39 cm [10 in x 0.94 in] |
| Swept area | 1192 sq cm [184.8 sq in] |
| Disk runout | 0.08 mm [0.0031 in] |
| Disk min thickness | 22.4 mm [0.88 in] |
Rear Brakes - Disk (GS):
| Type | power assisted single piston sliding caliper with rear solid disc |
| Size | 25.4 cm x 1.01 cm [10 in x 0.4 in] |
| Swept area | 1177 sq. cm. [182.5 sq. in] |
| Disk runout | 0.08 mm [0.0031 in] |
| Disk min thickness | 8.4 mm [0.33 in] |
| Parking brake lever stroke | 3-5 notches |
Rear Brakes - Drum (RS):
| Type | drum |
| Size | 22.86 cm x 4.064 cm [9 in x 1.6 in] |
| Swept area | 575 sq cm [89.1 sq in] |
| Rear drum inside diameter max | 231 mm [9.1 in] |
| Parking brake lever stroke | 5-7 notches |
| Oil capacity | 4.3 l [4.5 qt] |
| Oil filter capacity | 0.5 l [0.53 qt] |
| Coolant | 7.0 l [7.4 qt] |
| MT Transmission fluid | 2.0 l [2.1 qt] |
| AT Transmission fluid | 8.6 l [9.1 qt] |
| Power Steering fluid | 0.9 l [0.95 qt] |
| Refrigerant - R-134a (HRC-134a) | 700-740 g [24.69-26.10 oz] |
| Fuel | 64 l [16.9 gal] |
Exterior:
| Driver wiper blade length - | 589 mm [23.2 in] |
| Passenger wiper blade length | 556.4 mm [21.9] |
| Rear wiper blade length | 471-479 mm [18.5-18.7 in] |
| Main gauges | 170 MPH Speedometer, 9000 rpm Tachometer, Fuel Level Gauge, Coolant Temperature, Tripmeter |
| Warning lights | Engine Check, Low Brake Fluid, Low Oil Pressure, Low Fuel, Door/Trunk Ajar, Charging System, SRS Failure Indicator |
| Legroom - f/r | 43.3 / 28.4 in |
| Head room - f/r | 37.9 / 34.3 in |
| Shoulder room - f/r | 53.1 / 51.2 in |
| Hip room - f/r | 55.1 / 47.2 in |
| Steering wheel | Height adjustable |
| Passenger volume | 19.1 cu ft |
| Cargo room - manufacturer/EPA | 16.6 cu ft / 15 cu ft |
| Front seats - RS | 5 Way Adjustable Driver Seat With Dual Height and Memory Recline |
| Front seats - GS | 6 Way Adjustable Driver Seat With Dual Height and Memory Recline |
| Adjustable Lumbar support: | GS only |
| Rear seat - RS | One Piece Fold Down Rear Seat Back |
| Rear seat - GS | Split Fold Down 50/50 Rear Seat Back |
| Seat fabric - RS | Woven Cloth Seating Surface With Vinyl Back |
| Seat fabric - GS | Sport Fabric Seating Surface With Cloth Back |
| Stereo | AM/FM Stereo CD With 4 Speakers, Anti-Theft Feature |
| Stereo - opt | AM/FM Stereo With Full Logic Cassette, 6 Speakers and Anti-Theft Feature |
| Antenna - RS | Fixed Mast |
| Antenna - GS | power, diversity antenna system (in glass) |
| Basic | 36 mo / 36000 mi |
| Powertrain | 60 mo / 60,000 mi |
| Rust | 84 mo / 100,000 mi |
| Federal Emission | 36 mo / 36,000 mi (Engine control module and catalytic converter in vehicles equipped with OBDII are covered for 96 months / 80,000 miles) |
| CA Emission | 36 mo / 50,000 mi |
| Battery | 36 mo / Unlimited (Free replacement during first 24 months / 24,000 miles; 50% reimbursement for 25-36 months) |
| Restraint Systems | 60 mo / 60,000 mi (Includes seatbelts and airbags) |
| Air Conditioner | 36 mo / 36,000 mi (Refrigerant charge is covered for 12 months / 12,000 miles.) |
| Door handles - RS/GS | Black / Colour keyed |
| Mirror trim - RS/GS | Black / Colour keyed |
| Sculpted Sill cladding - RS/GS | Black / Colour keyed |
| Fog lamps - RS/GS | None / Integrated |
| Rear spoiler | None / Colour keyed |
| Rear window wiper/washer | GS |
| Safety Features | Driver and Passenger Air Bags |
| Side Impact Door Beams | |
| Front and Rear Crumple Zones | |
| 3 Point ALR/ELR (Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor) Seatbelts | |
| Height Adjustable Front Shoulder Belts | |
| Steel Safety Cage Body Construction | |
| Collapsible Steering Column |
| 95 GS 5spd | Car and Driver Magazine Oct-94 |
| 0-60 mph | 8.60 sec |
| 1/4 Mile | 16.70 sec |
| Top Speed | 124 mph |
| 70-0 Braking | 189.00 ft |
| Skidpad | 0.82 g |
| Sound, Idle | 49.00 dBA |
| Sound, Full Throttle | 78.00 dBA |
| Sound, 70 mph cruising | 73.00 dBA |
| Sound, 70 mph coasting | 73.00 dBA |
| 95 GS 5spd | Motor Trend Magazine Jun-94 |
| 0-60 mph | 9.00 sec |
| 1/4 Mile | 16.60 sec |
| 60-0 Braking | 127.00 ft |
| Skidpad | 0.85 g |
| Slalom | 67.50 mph |