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SPECIFICATIONS

All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Introduction

Date _______________________________________________________________ Spring 2000
Body Style __________________________________________________ Four-door multi-purpose hatchback
Assembly Plant _______________________________________________________________ Toluca, Mexico
EPA Vehicle Class ________________________________________ Two-wheel drive special purpose vehicle

ENGINE: 2.4-LITER, DOHC, 16-VALVE SMPI I-4 BUX

Availability ________________________________________________________ Std.—Base, Touring, Limited
Type and Description _________________________________________ Four-cylinder, in-line, liquid-cooled
Displacement ______________________________________________________ 148.2 cu. in. (2429 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke ________________________________________________________ 3.44 x 3.98 (87.5 x 101)
Valve System ________Belt-driven DOHC, 16 valves, stamped-steel roller followers, hydraulic lash adjusters
Fuel Injection _________________________________________________ Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Construction __________________Cast-iron block, cast-iron bedplate, aluminum alloy head, balance shafts
Compression Ratio ____________________________________________________________________ 9.5:1
Power (SAE net) ______________________________________ 150 bhp (112 kW) @ 5,100 rpm (62.5 bhp/L)
Torque (SAE net) _____________________________________________ 165 lb.-ft. (220 N•m) @ 4,000 rpm
Max. Engine Speed _____________________________________________ 6,240 rpm, electronically limited
Fuel Requirement __________________________________________ Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity ___________________________________________________________ 4.5 qt. (4.3L) plus filter
Coolant Capacity _______________________________________________________________7.4 qt. (7.0L)
Emission Controls __________________ Three-way catalyst, heated oxygen sensor, internal engine features
Max. Gross Trailer Weight ______________ 1,000 lbs. (454 kg) (20 sq. ft.) maximum allowable frontal area
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) _______________________ 21/29 manual, 20/25 automatic
Alternator ________________________________________________________________________120-amp
Battery ________________________________________________ 540-amp, Group 26R, maintenance-free

ENGINE: 2.4-LITER, DOHC, 16-VALVE SMPI TURBOCHARGED

Availability _________________________________________ Opt.—Touring and Limited, automatic transaxle
Type and Description _________________________________________ Four-cylinder, in-line, liquid-cooled
Displacement ______________________________________________________ 148.2 cu. in. (2429 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke ________________________________________________________ 3.44 x 3.98 (87.5 x 101)
Valve System __________________________________DOHC, 16 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller followers
Fuel Injection _________________________________________________ Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Construction __________________Cast-iron block, cast-iron bedplate, aluminum alloy head, balance shafts
Compression Ratio ____________________________________________________________________ 8.1:1
Power (SAE net) _______________________________________ 180 bhp (134 kW) @ 5,200 rpm (75 bhp/L)
Torque (SAE net) ________________________________________ 210 lb.-ft. (285 N•m) @ 2,800-4,000 rpm
Oil Capacity ________________________________________________________ 5 qt. (4.75L) with dry filter
Coolant Capacity ________________________________________________________________ 8 qt. (7.6L)

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ENGINE: 2.4-LITER, DOHC, 16-VALVE SMPI TURBOCHARGED (CONTINUED)

Emission Controls ______________________ Close-coupled three-way catalyst, heated oxygen sensors and
internal engine features
Max. Gross Trailer Weight ______________ 1,000 lbs. (454 kg) (20 sq. ft.) maximum allowable frontal area
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) ____________________________________ 19/25 automatic
Alternator ________________________________________________________________________136-amp

ENGINE: 2.4-LITER, DOHC, 16-VALVE SMPI HIGH OUTPUT TURBOCHARGED

Availability ________________________________________________________________________ Std.—GT
Type and Description _________________________________________ Four-cylinder, in-line, liquid-cooled
Displacement ______________________________________________________ 148.2 cu. in. (2429 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke ________________________________________________________ 3.44 x 3.98 (87.5 x 101)
Valve System __________________________________DOHC, 16 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller followers
Fuel Injection _______________________________________ Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction __________________Cast-iron block, cast-iron bedplate, aluminum alloy head, balance shafts
Compression Ratio ____________________________________________________________________ 8.1:1
Power (SAE net) ____________________________________ 230 bhp (171.5 kW) @ 5,100 rpm (91.7 bhp/L)
Torque (SAE net) ________________________________________ 245 lb.-ft. (332 N•m) @ 2,800 -4,500 rpm
Max. engine speed _____________________________________________ 6,240 rpm, electronically limited
Fuel Requirement ___________________________ Unleaded premium, 91 octane (R+M)/2—recommended

unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2—acceptable
Oil Capacity ________________________________________________________ 5 qt. (4.75L) with dry filter
Coolant Capacity ________________________________________________________________ 8 qt. (7.6L)
Emission Controls ___Close-coupled three-way catalyst, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features
Max. Gross Trailer Weight _______________________ 1,000 lbs. (454 kg) (20 sq. ft.) allowable frontal area
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mph (City/Hwy) ______________________ 21/27—manual; 19/25—automatic
Alternator ________________________________________________________________________136-amp
Battery ________________________________________________ 510-amp, Group 26R, maintenance-free

TRANSAXLE: NVG T350 MANUAL FIVE-SPEED

Availability _____________________________________________________ Std.—Base, Touring and Limited
Description _______________________________ Five-speed, overdrive; synchronized in all forward ratios;
cable-operated, three-plane shifter
Gear Ratios
1st ______________________________________________________________________________ 3.55
2nd ______________________________________________________________________________ 1.96
3rd ______________________________________________________________________________ 1.36
4th _____________________________________________________________________________ 0.971
5th _____________________________________________________________________________ 0.811
Reverse __________________________________________________________________________ 3.42
Final Drive Ratio ______________________________________________________________________ 3.94
Overall Top Gear ______________________________________________________________________ 3.19

SPECIFICATIONS

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TRANSAXLE: GETRAG, MANUAL, FIVE-SPEED OVERDRIVE

Availability ________________________________________________________________________ Std.—GT
Description ___________________________ Synchronized in all gears; cable-operated, three-plane shifter
Gear Ratios
1st ______________________________________________________________________________ 3.92
2nd ______________________________________________________________________________ 2.21
3rd ______________________________________________________________________________ 1.46
4th _______________________________________________________________________________1.11
5th ______________________________________________________________________________ 0.88
Reverse __________________________________________________________________________ 3.62
Final Drive Ratio ______________________________________________________________________ 3.29
Overall Top Gear ______________________________________________________________________ 2.89

TRANSAXLE: AUTOMATIC, FOUR-SPEED OVERDRIVE

Availability ___________________________________________ Opt. for all models (GT includes AutoStick

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)
Description ____________________________ Electronic control, electronically modulated converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st ______________________________________________________________________________ 2.84
2nd ______________________________________________________________________________ 1.57
3rd ______________________________________________________________________________ 1.00
4th ______________________________________________________________________________ 0.69
Reverse __________________________________________________________________________ 2.21
Effective Final Drive Ratio ______________________________________________________________ 3.91
Overall Top Gear _____________________________________________________________________ 2.694

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES(

a)

Wheelbase _____________________________________________________________________103.0 (2616)
Track, Front _____________________________________________________________________58.3 (1481)
Track, Rear _____________________________________________________________________58.2 (1478)
Overall Length _________________________________________________________________ 168.9 (4290)
Overall Width @ Front seat _________________________________________________________ 67.1 (1705)
Overall Height @ Curb weight ______________________________________________________63.0 (1601)
Ground Clearance _______________________________ 6.0 (152) —Base, Touring and Limited; 5.8 (148)—GT
Estimated Base Curb Weight, lbs. (kg) _______________________________ 3076 (1395)—manual transaxle;
3152 (1429)—automatic transaxle
Weight Distribution, % F/R __________________________ 58/42—with manual transmission at curb weight
Drag Coefficient (Base, 2.4L, naturally aspirated engine) ____________________________________ 0.393
Fuel Tank Capacity ______________________________________________________________ 15 gal. (57L)
Load Capacity lbs. (kg)(b) ____________________________________________________ 865 lbs. (392 kg)

SPECIFICATIONS

(a) All dimensions measured at curb weight.
(b) Includes driver, passengers and all cargo.

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ACCOMMODATIONS

Seating Capacity, F/R ___________________________________________________________________ 2/3
Front
Head room ___________________________________________________________________ 39.2 (996)
Leg room ___________________________________________________________________ 40.6 (1032)
Shoulder room _______________________________________________________________ 53.8 (1368)
Hip room ____________________________________________________________________ 50.1 (1273)
SAE volume ________________________________________________________49.6 cu. ft. (1.40 cu. m)
Seat travel ____________ 9.0 (228) horizontal—All; 1.38 (35) vertical with optional power height adjuster
Recliner range ______________________________________________________________________ 54°
Rear
Head room __________________________________________________________________ 39.5 (1003)
Leg room ____________________________________________________________________40.9 (1039)
Shoulder room _______________________________________________________________ 53.6 (1360)
Hip room ____________________________________________________________________ 46.7 (1186)
SAE volume ________________________________________________________49.3 cu. ft. (1.40 cu. m)
SAE Cargo Volume aft of rear seat ________________________________________21.6 cu. ft. (0.61 cu. m)
SAE Cargo Volume rear seat out __________________________________________62.7 cu. ft. (1.78 cu. m)
Load Capacity _______________________________________________________________ 115 lbs. (52 kg)
EPA Interior Volume Index _____________________________________________ 120.5 cu. ft. (3.411 cu. m)

BODY

Layout ________________________________________________Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive
Construction __________________________________________________________________Steel unibody

SUSPENSION

Ride-tuned for Base and Touring; Sport-tuned for GT
Front _____MacPherson struts, asymmetrical lower control arms, coil springs and link-type stabilizer bar
Rear __________ Trailer arms, twist beam axle, Watt linkage, coil springs, gas-charged shock absorbers

STEERING

Type __________________________________________________________________Power rack and pinion
Overall Ratio _________________________________________________________________________ 18:1
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) ______________________________ 3.1 with base tires and manual transaxle;

3.0 with 16-inch tires and manual transaxle;

2.8 with 16-inch tires and automatic transaxle;

2.6 with GT (17-inch tires)

Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) ________________ 36.7 ft. (11.2 m) with base tires and manual transaxle;

37.9 ft. (11.6 m) with 16-inch tires and manual transaxle;

40.2 ft. (12.3 m) with 16-inch tires and automatic transaxle;

42.0 ft. (12.8 m) with GT and automatic transaxle;

40.2 ft. (12.2 m) with GT and manual transaxle

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WHEELS

Standard—Base and Touring

Type and material ________________________ Steel with bolt-on wheel covers with bright lug nut caps
Size ____________________________________________________________________________ 15 x 6

Standard—Limited

Type and material ______________________________________________ Silver painted cast-aluminum
Size ____________________________________________________________________________ 16 x 6

Optional—Limited

Type and material _______________________________________________ Chrome-clad cast-aluminum
Size ____________________________________________________________________________ 16 x 6

Standard—GT

Type and material _______________________________________________ Chrome-clad cast-aluminum
Size ____________________________________________________________________________ 17 x 6

TIRES

Standard—Base and Touring

Size and type _____________________________________________ P195/65R15 89T all-season touring
Mfr. and model ________________________________________________________ Goodyear Eagle LS
Revs per mile (km) ______________________________________________________________ 839 (521)

Standard—Limited

Size and type _____________________________________________ P205/55R16 89T all-season touring
Mfr. and model ________________________________________________________ Goodyear Eagle LS
Revs per mile (km) ______________________________________________________________ 840 (522)

Standard—GT

Size and type _____________________________________________P205/50HR17 all-season extra load
Mfr. and model ______________________________________________________ Goodyear Eagle RS-A
Revs per mile (km) ______________________________________________________________ 832 (517)

BRAKES

Standard—Base, Touring and Limited

Front
Size and type _____________ 11 x 0.9 (280 x 23) vented disc with 2.25 (57) single-piston sliding caliper
Swept area ______________________________________________________ 227.2 sq. in. (1466 sq. cm)
Rear
Size and type _______________________________________________ 8.97 x 1.57 (228 x 40 mm) drum
Swept area ________________________________________________________ 88.8 sq. in. (573 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type __________________________________________________ Tandem-diaphragm vacuum

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BRAKES (CONTINUED)

Standard—GT

Front
Size and type ______________11 x 1.1 (280 x 28) vented disc with 2.25 (57) single-piston sliding caliper

with ABS and low-speed traction control
Swept area ______________________________________________________ 227.2 sq. in. (1466 sq. cm)
Rear
Size and type _________________ 10.62 x 0.47 (270 x 12) solid disc with 1.42 (36) single-piston caliper

with ABS and low-speed traction control
Swept area ________________________________________________________ 85.7 sq. in. (553 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type __________________________________________________ Tandem-diaphragm vacuum

Optional—Base, Touring and Limited

Front
Size and type ______________11 x 1.1 (280 x 28) vented disc with 2.25 (57) single-piston sliding caliper

with ABS and low-speed traction control
Swept area ______________________________________________________ 227.2 sq. in. (1466 sq. cm)
Rear
Size and type ________________________________________ 8.97 x 1.57 (228 x 40 mm) drum and ABS
Swept area ________________________________________________________ 88.8 sq. in. (573 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type __________________________________________________ Tandem-diaphragm vacuum

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