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| 3800 Series II SFI V-6 with
Tuned-Port Injection |
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| Type | 90o V-6 |
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| Bore and Stroke (in.) | 3.80 x 3.40 |
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| Piston Displacement (cu. in.) | 231 |
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| Cylinder Head and Block Material | Cast Iron/Cast Iron |
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| Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 |
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| Net Horsepower @ Engine rpm | 205 @ 5200 |
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| Net Torque (lbs-ft) @ Engine rpm | 230 @ 4000 |
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| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded Regular |
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| Fuel Management | Sequential-Port Fuel Injection |
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| Oil Capacity (qts) | 4 (5 w/filter) |
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| EPA Fuel Economy Rating, City.Hwy (Projected) | 19/30 |
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| Chassis |
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| Chassis/Body | Integral Frame Body with Isolated Engine Cradle |
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| Body Material | Steel |
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| Transaxle |
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| Automatic Transmission with Overdrive |
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| Type | Four-Speed with Electronically Controlled Capacity Clutch |
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| Selector Pattern | PRND321 |
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| Gear Ratio (each times converter ratio) |
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| First | 2.92 |
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| Second | 1.57 |
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| Third | 1.00 |
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| Fourth | 0.70 |
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| Reverse | 2.38 |
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| Final Drive Ratio | 2.86/3.05* |
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| Cooling | Liquid |
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| Capacity - Dry (pts) | 14.8 |
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| * With Gran Touring Package |
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| Steering |
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| Steering Gear Type | Rack-and-Pinion |
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| Overall Ratio | 17.57:1 |
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| Number of Wheel Turns (stop to stop) | 2.97 |
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| Turning Diameter (ft) (curb to curb) | 40.7L/39.4R |
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| Linkage | Rear |
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| Tie Rods, Number | 2 |
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| Suspension |
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| Front Suspension Type | MacPherson Strut w/Coil Springs |
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| Shock Absorbers | Deflected Disc |
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| Stabilizer (mm) | 28mm - Solid; 30mm - Tube |
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| Rear Suspension Type | Chapman Strut w/Variable Rate Coil Springs |
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| Shock Absorbers | Deflected Disc |
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| Stabilizer (mm) | 15mm - Steel Tube |
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| Major Changes for 1998 |
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| Powertrain/Chassis/Suspension: |
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New 4T65E four-speed automatic with overdrive transmission with new electronically controlled capacity clutch
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| Increased capacity Powertrain Control Module memory |
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| New 2.86 axle ratio standard, 3.05 available |
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| Exterior: |
| Four new exterior colors: Twilight Blue Metallic (27), Midnight Blue Pearl (28), Emerald Green Pearl (38), Slate Green Pearl (61) |
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| One new stripe color: Beige |
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| Interior: |
| One new interior color: Medium Blue |
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| Next Generation Air Bags |
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| New Standard Equipment: |
| Cruise control now standard on Custom (continues standard on Limited) |
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| New Optional Equipment: |
OnStar service is an available dealer installed option (OnStar readiness - standard)
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Driver outside rearview mirror - electrochromic automatic dimming (new heated left and right) - Limited only
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| Product Improvements: |
| New onboard refueling vapor recovery system |
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| New front- and rear-wheel speed sensors |
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| New quarter-turn fuel cap |
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| Enhanced evaporative emissions control |
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| Increased capacity PCM memory |
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| Brakes |
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| Power Brake Type | Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Anti-Lock System |
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| Self-Adjusting Feature | Standard |
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| Hydraulic System Type | Proportioning |
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| Effective Area Total (sq. in.) | 96.60 |
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| Gross Lining Area Total (sq. in.) | 100.00 |
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| Swept Area Total (sq. in.) | 308.10 |
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| Rotor Diameter/Thickness (in.) | 10.83/1.27 |
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| Rotor Material and Type | Cast Iron - Vented |
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| Drum Diameter/Width(in.) | 8.85/1.77 |
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| Drum Material and Type | Cast Iron - Composite |
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| Brake Lining Material, |
| Front and Rear | Semi-Metallic |
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| Front Lining |
| Outboard (in.) | 5.35 x 1.84 x .44 |
| Inboard (in.) | 4.88 x 1.91 x .49 |
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| Rear Lining |
| Outboard (in.) | 8.85 x 1.73 x .25 |
| Inboard (in.) | 8.85 x 1.73 x .25 |
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| Parking Brake |
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| Control | Foot Pedal |
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| Operated On | Rear Brakes |
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| Operation | Push-to-Set-and-Release |
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| Release Location | Integral with Parking Brake |
