| 3800 Series II SFI V-6 with Tuned-Port Injection |
Type | 90o V-6 |
Bore and Stroke (in.) | 3.80 x 3.40 |
Piston Displacement (cu. in.) | 231 |
Cylinder Head and Block Material | Cast Iron/Cast Iron |
Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 |
Net Horsepower @ Engine rpm | 205 @ 5200 |
Net Torque (lbs-ft) @ Engine rpm | 230 @ 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) | 19/30 |
Chassis |
Chassis/Body | Integral Frame Body with Isolated Engine Cradle |
Body Material | Steel |
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 | 0.71 |
Reverse | 2.39 |
Final Drive Ratio | 2.86/3.05* |
Cooling | Liquid |
Capacity - Dry (pts) | 26.8 |
* With Gran Touring Package |
Steering |
Steering Gear Type | Rack-and-Pinion |
Overall Ratio | 17.57:1 |
Number of Wheel Turns (stop to stop) | 2.97 |
Turning Diameter (ft) (curb to curb) | 40.7L/39.4R |
Linkage | Rear |
Tie Rods, Number | 2 |
Suspension |
Front Suspension Type | MacPherson Strut w/Coil Springs |
Shock Absorbers | Deflected Disc |
Stabilizer (mm) | 28mm - Solid; 30mm - Tube |
Rear Suspension Type | Chapman Strut w/Variable Rate Coil Springs |
Shock Absorbers | Deflected Disc |
Stabilizer (mm) | 15mm - Steel Tube |
Key Features |
Powertrain/Chassis/Suspension: |
-- 3800 SFI Series II V-6 (L36) |
-- Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission |
-- Power 4-wheel anti-lock brake system |
-- Battery Rundown Protection |
-- Steering - Power rack-and-pinion |
-- 4-wheel independent suspension |
Exterior: |
-- Two new exterior colors: Sterling Silver Metallic (12) and Dark Bronzemist Metallic (76) |
-- Daytime running lamps with Twilight Sentinel® |
-- Heated outside power rearview mirror's; left side electrochromic (available on Limited only) |
Product Improvements: |
-- Emissions systems |
Convenience Plus Features |
Include eletronic reminder tones for ignition key, headlamps, turn signals,
parking brake "on"; delayed entry and exit lighting, theater dimming, Battery Rundown Protectio,
lockout protection, delayed locking, PASS-Key® II passive theft-deterrent system and daytime running
lamps with Twilight Sentinel®. |
Brakes |
Power Brake Type | Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Anti-Lock System |
Self-Adjusting Feature | Standard |
Hydraulic System Type | Proportioning |
Effective Area Total (sq. in.) | 96.60 |
Gross Lining Area Total (sq. in.) | 100.00 |
Swept Area Total (sq. in.) | 308.10 |
Rotor Diameter/Thickness (in.) | 10.83/1.27 |
Rotor Material and Type | Cast Iron - Vented |
Drum Diameter/Width(in.) | 8.85/1.77 |
Drum Material and Type | Cast Iron - Composite |
Brake Lining Material, |
Front and Rear | Semi-Metallic |
Front Lining |
Outboard (in.) | 5.35 x 1.84 x .44 |
Inboard (in.) | 4.88 x 1.91 x .49 |
Rear Lining |
Outboard (in.) | 8.85 x 1.73 x .25 |
Inboard (in.) | 8.85 x 1.73 x .25 |
Parking Brake |
Control | Foot Pedal |
Operated On | Rear Brakes |
Operation | Push-to-Set-and-Release |
Release Location | Integral with Parking Brake |