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| 3800 Series II Supercharged V-6 |
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| 3800 Series II
Supercharged V-6 |
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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 | 8.5:1 |
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| Net Horsepower @ Engine rpm | 240 @ 5200 |
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| Net Torque (lbs-ft) @ Engine rpm | 280 @ 3600 |
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| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded Premium |
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| Fuel Management | Supercharged 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) | 18/27 |
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| Suspension |
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| Front Suspension Type | MacPherson Strut |
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| Shock Absorbers, Front | Deflected Disc Strut |
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| Stabilizer (mm) | 28 mm - Tube |
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| Rear Suspension Type | Semi-Trailing Arm |
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| Shock Absorbers, Rear | Twin Tube with Electronic Level Control |
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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 | 0.71 |
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| Reverse | 2.39 |
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| Final Drive Ratio | 2.93 |
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| Cooling | Liquid |
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| Capacity - Dry (pts) | 14.8 |
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| Chassis |
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| Chassis/Body | Integral Frame Body |
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| Body Material | Steel |
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| Steering |
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| Steering Gear Type | Rack-and-Pinion |
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| Overall Ratio | Variable 15.5:1 to 13.5:1 |
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| Number of Wheel Turns (stop to stop) | 3.15 |
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| Turning Diameter (ft) (curb to curb) | 39.1L/39.1R |
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| Linkage | Rear |
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| Tie Rods, Number | 2 |
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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 | Left-Hand Side Under Instrument Panel |
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| Major Changes for 1998 |
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| Powertrain/Chassis/Suspension: |
| New standard engine: 3800 Series II Supercharged V-6 |
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| Fuel tank capacity revised to 18.5 gallons |
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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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| Three new stripe colors: Codes 43A, 46A, 58A |
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| Interior: |
| Two new interior colors: Medium Blue (27) and Light Autumn Green (42) |
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| Next Generation Air Bags |
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| New Standard Equipment: |
| 4T65E HD four-speed overdrive transmission with electronically controlled capacity clutch |
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| Leather bucket seats with full-length operating console |
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| P225/60R16 Eagle touring blackwall tires and 16" aluminum wheels |
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| New Optional Equipment: |
| New OnStar service is an available dealer installed option (OnStar readiness - standard) |
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| Heated passenger seat (part of A43 option) |
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| Passenger seat includes power lumbar |
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| P225/60R16 Michelin steel-belted, radial-ply, all-season blackwall tires |
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| Product Improvements: |
| New front-and rear-speed sensors |
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| New onboard refueling vapor recovery system |
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| Enhanced evaporative emissions |
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| Revised strut tuning for improved ride |
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| Revised cradle mounts for improved isolation |
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| New quarter-turn gas cap for improved ergonomics |
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| OBD II enhancements |
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| Brakes |
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| Power Brake Type | Power Four-Wheel Disc
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.) | 40.9 |
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| Gross Lining Area Total (sq. in.) | 52.7 |
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| Swept Area Total (sq. in.) | 397.9 |
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| Rotor Diameter (in.) (F/R) | 11.85/10.94 |
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| Rotor Thickness (in.) (F/R) | 1.26/.43 |
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| Rotor Material and Type (F) | Cast Iron - Vented |
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| (R) | Cast Iron - Solid |
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| Brake Lining Material |
| Front and Rear | Nonasbestos Organic |
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| Front Lining |
| Outboard (in.) | 4.96 x 1.85 x .50 |
| Inboard (in.) | 4.96 x 1.85 x .50 |
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| Rear Lining |
| Outboard (in.) | 3.57 x 1.33 x .35 |
| Inboard (in.) | 3.57 x 1.33 x .35 |
