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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) | 26.8 |
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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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| Key Features |
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| Powertrain/Chassis/Suspension: |
| -- 3800 SFI Series Supercharged V-6 |
| -- New 125-amp generator w/dual tangential mounted altenator |
| -- Heavy-duty electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission |
| -- Power 4-wheel anto-lock brake system |
| -- Magnetic variable effort steering |
| -- Full-range traction control system |
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| Exterior: |
| Four new exterior colors: Sterling Silver Metallic (12), Titanium Blue Metallic
(Feb. 1999)(55), Gold Firemist Metallic (60) and Dark Bronzemist Metallic (76) |
| -- 16" wheels and tires |
| -- Daytime running lamps with Twilight Sentinel® |
| -- Remote keyless entry |
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| Interior: |
| -- Interior Convenience Plus Features |
| -- Remote-controlled outside rearview mirrors, heated |
| -- Dual ComforTemp climate control system with rear-seat ComforTemp |
| -- Leather-wrapped steering wheel |
| -- 6-way power front bucket seats |
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| New Standard Equipment: |
| -- Full-range traction control system |
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| Sound System: |
| -- ETR® AM-FM stereo combination cassette/CD players with automatic tone control (UP0) |
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| Convenience Plus Features: |
| Include electronic reminder tones for ignition key, headlamps, turn signals,
parking brake "on"; delayed entry and exit lighting, theater dimming, Battery Rundown Protection,
lock-out protection, delayed locking, flash-to-pass signal, PASS-Key® II passive theft-deterrent
system, daytime running lamps with Twilight Sentinel®, retained accessory power and auxiliary
power outlet. |
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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 |
