vehicle Identification numbers - 5th, 6th, and 7th numbers from the left indicate model, 10th number in '96 is the letter "T"
Polo Green, Ebony Pearl, Bordeaux Pearl, Brilliant Red, Laguna Blue Pearl
Engine Specifcations: 3.3 liter
6 cylinder 24 valve DOHC Boxer engine. 230 horsepower @ 5400 rpm, Torque:
228 @ 4400 rpm
Sequential multi-port fuel injection with
dual spray injectors, Platinum-tipped spark plugs
Computerized management system with "Limp
Home feature", over-rev protection, fuel injection and ignition monitors
All-Wheel-Drive with viscous Limited Slip rear differential using a 90/10% power split front/rear, which transfers up to a 50/50% power split for maximum traction if the wheels start to slip.
Transmission: automatic 4 speed with 2nd gear "manual mode" to eliminate 1st to 2nd gear gear slippage and "power mode" to raise shift points for stronger acceleration
Fuel economy 17 city, 24 highway , tank size: 18.5 gallons, premium fuel
Brakes: Power assist with ABS, 4 wheel disc, front disc 11.8', rear 11.3"
Dimensions:
Overall length 182.1", Width: 69.7" ,
Height: 48.4", Wheelbase 102.8"
Power and Luxury Features: Power
windows and door locks, Climate control (with automatic a/c) plus outside
temp. guage, Dual illuminated visor mirrors, map lights plus glovebox,
trunk and door lights, Tilt and telescoping steering wheel with memory,
Solar tinted glass
Center console with armrest, Dual cupholders,
Rear wiper/washer/timed defroster, Vehicle speed sensing variable speed
interval front wipers with winter and summer position, Rear deck spoiler,
1996 SVX: LSi adds over
the L model:
leather interior: seats, steering wheel,
shift and handbrake lever, door trim,
Power driver's seat
power 2 way moonroof
floor mats
anti-theft system
storage tray under passenger seat
CD player in addition to the standard
cassette
6 speakers (instead of 4 in the L)
Split fold-down rear seats (one piece
fold down on L model)