| 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 |