| 3100 SFI V-6 |
| Type | 60o V-6 |
| Bore and Stroke (in.) | 3.51 x 3.31 |
| Piston Displacement (cu. in.) | 191 |
| Cylinder Head and Block Material | Cast Aluminum/Cast Iron |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Net Horsepower @ Engine rpm | 160 @ 5200 |
| Net Torque (lbs-ft) @ Engine rpm | 185 @ 4000 |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded Regular |
| Fuel Management | Sequential-Port Fuel Injection |
| Oil Capacity (qts) | 4 (5 w/filter) |
| EPA Fuel Economy Rating, |
| City/Hwy (Projected) | 20/29 |
| Transaxle |
| Automatic Transmission with Overdrive |
| Type | Four-Speed with Electronically Controlled Capacity Clutch |
| Selector Pattern | PRND321 |
| Gear Ratio (each times converter ratio) |
| First | 2.92 |
| Second | 1.57 |
| Third | 1.00 |
| Fourth | 0.70 |
| Reverse | 2.38 |
| Final Drive Ratio | 3.29 |
| Cooling | Liquid |
| Capacity - Dry (pts) | 26.8 |
| Suspension |
| Front Suspension Type | MacPherson Strut with L-Shaped Lower Control Arm and Aluminum Knuckle |
| Shock Absorbers | Twin-tube strut |
| Stabilizer (in.) | 1.18 |
| Rear Suspension Type | Isolated, Independent, Coil Over Strut, Tri-Link Design |
| Shock Absorbers | Twin-Tube Strut |
| Stabilizer (in.) | .55 (Solid) |
| Chassis |
| Chassis/Body | Integral Body/Frame Construction |
| Body Material | Steel |
| Key Features |
| Powertrain/Chassis/Suspension: |
| -- 3100 SFI-V6 |
| -- Revised accessory drive belt |
| -- New enhanced anti-lock brake system |
| -- Revised suspension system |
| Exterior: |
| -- One new exterior color: Auburn Nightmist Pearl (52) |
| -- Mirrors outside - Dual remote power, folding rearview |
| -- Daytime running lamps |
| -- Trunk - 16.7 cubic feet with low lift-over |
| Interior: |
| -- Battery Rundown Protection |
| -- Armrest front seat storage with dual cup holder |
| -- Theater seating |
| -- Remote keyless entry |
| -- PASS-Key® theft-deterrent system |
| -- Air filtration system |
| -- Power, memory door locks with lock-out protection |
| -- Power windows with express-down feature |
| New Standard Equipment: |
| -- Concert Sound II |
| -- Tire inflation monitor |
| -- Enhanced traction control system |
| Product Improvements: |
| -- Enhanced efficiency HVAC fan motor |
| -- Electrochromic outside rearview mirror (optional) |
| Sound System (optional): New Concert Sound III |
| -- Eight speakers: Two 6 x 9 subwoofers (package shelf),
four right and four left mid-range satellites (two on front doors and two
in package shelf) and two tweeters (front doors) |
| -- Customer-equalizable amplifier located below rear package shelf. |
| -- Improved reception performance via new diversity antenna. |
| Brakes |
| Power Brake Type | Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Four-Wheel Anti-Lock System |
| Self-Adjusting Feature | Standard |
| Hydraulic System Type | Split Diagonal |
| Effective Area Total (sq. in.) | 98.9 |
| Gross Lining Area Total (sq. in.) | 96.2 |
| Swept Area Total (sq. in.) | 306.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (in.)(outer) | 7.1/10.8 |
| Rotor Thickness (in.) | 1.3 |
| Rotor Material and Type | Cast Iron - Vented |
| Drum Material and Type | Cast Iron - Finned |
| Brake Lining Material, |
| Front and Rear | Nonasbestos Semi-Metallic |
| Front Lining |
| Outboard (in.) | 4.96 x 1.81 x .60 |
| Inboard (in.) | 4.96 x 1.81 x .60 |
| Rear Lining |
| Outboard (in.) | 8.85 x 1.73 x .25 |
| Inboard (in.) | 8.85 x 1.73 x .25 |
| Steering |
| Steering Gear Type | Rack-and-Pinion |
| Overall Ratio | 16.8:1 |
| Number of Wheel Turns (stop to stop) | 3.04 |
| Turning Diameter (ft) (curb to curb) | 37.5 |
| Linkage | Rear |
| Tie Rods, Number | 2 |
| Parking Brake |
| Control | Foot Pedal |
| Operated On | Rear Brakes |
| Operation | Push-to-Set-and-Release |
| Release Location | Left of Driver's Left Knee |