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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: | |
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2.66:1 |
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1.78:1 |
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1.30:1 |
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1.00:1 |
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0.74:1 |
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0.50:1 |
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2.90:1 |
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1.54 |
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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 | |
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+6.00 degrees |
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+1.00 degrees |
Camber | |
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-0.20 degrees |
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-0.50 degrees |
Toe | |
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+0.05 degrees toe-in per side |
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+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 | |
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304.7 sq. in. |
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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 |
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(Same, except where noted) | |||
Wheelbase: | 96.2 (2443.6) | ||
Track: | |||
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59.6 (1514) | ||
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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 | |
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NA |
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42.6 (1081.5) |
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53.8 (1366) |
Seat Travel | |
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8 positions (5.2" travel) |
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8 positions (5.2" travel) |
Recliner Range: | 11 degrees |
Seat Adjustments | |
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Horizontal, recliner, inflatable lumbar support |
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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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