GTS Specifications

General Information
Model/Powertrain Availability
Engine: 8.0-Liter, OHV, SMPI V-10
Transmission: Manual, 6-Speed Overdrive
Dimensions/Capacities
Accommodations
Instrumentation
Body Chassis
Steering
Brakes
Wheels
Tires

Specifications

In inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Body Style: Coupe
  Assembly Plant: Conner Avenue (Detroit, Michigan)
  Introduction Date: June 1996
  EPA Vehicle Class: Two-Seater

MODEL/POWERTRAIN AVAILABILITY

• Engine: 8.0L SMPI V-10
  Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

ENGINE: 8.0-LITER, OHV, SMPI V-10

• Type & Description: Ten cylinder, 90° V-type, liquid cooled
  Displacement: 488 cu in. (7990 cc)
  Bore x Stroke: 4.00 x 3.88 (101.6 x 98.5)
  Valve System: OHV, 20 valves, roller-type hydraulic lifters
  Fuel Injection: Sequential, multi-port electronic
  Construction: Aluminum alloy block with dry cast iron liners, aluminum alloy heads
  Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
  Power (SAE net): 450 bhp (335 kW) @ 5200 rpm
  Torque (SAE net): 490 lb-ft (664 N*m) @ 3700 rpm
  BHP/Liter: 56.3
  Max. Engine Speed: 6000 rpm
  Fuel Requirement: Unleaded premium, 91 octane R+M/2
  Oil Capacity: 7 qt (6.6 L)
  Coolant Capacity: 12.8 qt (11.9 L)
  Emission Controls: 3-way catalyst (2), oxygen sensors (4), engine modifications
  Max. Gross Trailer: None Weight (lbs) - Std.
  EPA Fuel Economy: 13/24 (MPG City/Hwy)
  Alternator: 143 A High-Speed
  Battery: Maintenance-free 650 CCA

TRANSMISSION: MANUAL, 6-SPEED OVERDRIVE

• Description: Synchronized in all gears. electronic 1-4 skip-shift & reverse lockout mechanisms
  Gear Ratios
  • 1st: 2.66
    2nd: 1.78
    3rd: 1.30
    4th: 1.00
    5th: 0.74
    6th: 0.50
    

  Final Drive: 3.07
  Overall Top Gear: 1.54

DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES

• Wheelbase: 96.2 (2444)
  Track Front: 59.6 (1514)
  • Rear: 60.6 (1538)

  
  Overall length: 176.7 (4488)
  Overall width: 75.7 (1924)
  Overall height (a): 47.0 (1195)
  Ground Clearance (a): 5.0 (127)
  Cargo Volume: 20.0 cu ft (566 L)
  Curb weight - est.: 3383 lbs (1535 kg)
  Weight Distribution, F/R: 46/54
  Frontal Area: 20.5 sq ft (1.90 sq m)
  Drag Coefficient: 0.35
  Fuel Tank Capacity: 19 gal. (72 L)

  (a) With 2 passengers

ACCOMMODATIONS

• Seating Capacity, F/R: 2/0
  Front
  • Head Room: TBD
    Leg Room - max.: 42.6 (1082)
    Shoulder Room: 53.8 (1366)
    Seat Travel: 6.1 (153)
    Recliner Range: 11°

  Seat Adjustments

  • Driver & Passenger: Horizontal, recliner, inflatable lumbar support

  Restraints

  • Driver & Passenger: air bags, 3-point active belts

INSTRUMENTATION

• Instruments: Analog speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, tachometer, voltmeter, oil pressure, coolant temperature, fuel

  Warning Lamps: Low oil pressure, excessive coolant temperature, front fog lamp, air bags, high beam, seat belt, brake system, service engine soon, 2-3 shift lockout, battery voltage, door ajar, turn signals, security alarm

BODY CHASSIS

• Layout: Longitudinal front engine, rear wheel drive

  Construction: Backbone tubular space frame with separate cowl structure. Resin transfer and SMC molded composite body

  Suspension

  • Front: Cast aluminum unequal-length upper and lower "A" arms, coil springs, low-pressure gas-charged rebound-adjustable shock absorbers, stabilizer bar

  Suspension

  • Rear: Cast-aluminum, unequal-length upper and lower "A" arms, toe-control links, coil springs, low-pressure gas-charged rebound-adjustable shock absorbers, stabilizer bar

STEERING

• Type: Power rack & pinion
  Overall Ratio: 16.7:1
  Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb): 40.5 ft (12.34 m)
  Steering Turns (lock-to-lock): 2.4

BRAKES

• Front
  • Size & Type: 13.0 x 1.26 (330.5 x 32) vented disc with four-piston fixed caliper
    Swept Area: 304.7 sq in. (1966 sq cm)

  Rear

  • Size & Type: 13.0 x 0.87 (330.5 x 22) vented disc with single piston sliding caliper
    Swept Area: 253.7 sq in. (1637 sq cm)
  • Power Assist Type: Tandem diaphragm vacuum with zero lost travel

WHEELS

• Type & Material: Cast aluminum
  Size: 17 x 10 - front, 17 x 13 - rear

TIRES

• Size & Type: 275/40 ZR17 - front, 335/35 ZR17 - rear
  Mfr. & Model: Michelin Pilot MXX3
  Revs Per Mile (Km): 804 (500)

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