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Prelude Specifications
Disclaimer
Please note: We're trying to create and maintain a complete and
accurate list of specifications for these cars. If you find an error
or an omission, whether it's as simple as a decimal point or as big as
a whole model year, please email us with any corrections or observations.
Secondly, the data in these tables were collected from sources within the
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and compilation, so please give us credit if you swipe it for your own
site. - John.
1st Generation
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Year
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'79-'82
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Model
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N/A
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ENGINE
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Type
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Inline 4
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Displacement
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1751 cc
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Horsepower@rpm (SAE net) MT / AT
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72@4500 / 68@4500
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Torque (lb.ft.) MT / AT
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94@3000 / 94@2500
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Compression Ratio
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8.0:1
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Valve Train
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SOHC 12-Valve
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Fuel Induction System
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Venturi Carburetor
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Ignition System
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Electronic
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EPA Estimate (manual)
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??
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EPA Estimate (automatic)
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??
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DRIVE TRAIN
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Type
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Front-Wheel Drive
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Manual Transmission
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5 Speed
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Automatic Transmission
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3 Speed
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Final Drive Ratio (MT / AT)
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3.875 / 4.214
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BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS
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Body Type
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Unit Body
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Suspension (front/rear)
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4-Wheel Independent w/ MacPherson Strut
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Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear)
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NA/NA
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Steering Type
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Power-Assisted Rack and Pinion
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Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock
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3.26
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Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.)
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33.5
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Brakes
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Power-Assisted Front Disc / Rear Drum
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Wheels
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13" Steel
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Tires
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175 / 70 SR 13
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EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
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Wheelbase (in.)
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91.3
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Length (in.)
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161.4
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Width (in.)
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64.4
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Height (in.)
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51.0
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Track (in., front / rear)
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55.1 / 55.5
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Ground Clearance (in.)
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6.7
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Curb Weight (lbs.) MT / AT
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2130 / 2146
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Coefficient of Drag (Cd)
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??
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INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
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Headroom (in., front/rear)
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??
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Legroom (in., front/rear)
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??
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Shoulder Room (in., front/rear)
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??
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Hiproom (in., front/rear)
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??
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Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)
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??
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Interior Volume (cu. ft.)
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??
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CAPACITIES
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Engine Oil with Filter (qt.)
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4.2
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Fuel (gal.)
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13.2
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Cooling System (qt.)
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6.4
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2nd Generation
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Year
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'83-'87
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Model
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S
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Si
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ENGINE
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Type
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Inline 4
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Displacement
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1829 cc |
1955 cc |
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Horsepower@rpm (SAE net)
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100@5500
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110@5500
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Torque (lb.ft.)
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107@4000
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114@4500
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Compression Ratio
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9.1:1
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??
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Valve Train
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SOHC 12-Valve
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Fuel Induction System
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Venturi Carburetor
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PGM-FI
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Ignition System
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Electronic
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EPA Estimate (manual)
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24/32
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25/30
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EPA Estimate (automatic)
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23/30
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23/29
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DRIVE TRAIN
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Type
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Front-Wheel Drive
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Manual Transmission
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5-Speed
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Automatic Transmission
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4-Speed w/Lock-Up
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Final Drive Ratio (MT/AT)
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4.071/3.875
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BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS
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Body Type
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Unit Body
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Suspension (front/rear)
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Upper Wishbone, Lower Control Arm/MacPherson Strut
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Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear)
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?? yes/yes ??
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Steering Type
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Variable-Assist Power Rack-and-Pinion
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Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock
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2.84/3.25
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Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.)
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34.1
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Brakes
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4-Wheel Power-Assisted Disc
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Wheels
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Steel
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Alloy
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Tires (Spare)
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185/70SR13 (T105/80D13)
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EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
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Wheelbase (in.)
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96.5
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Length (in.)
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169.1
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172.0
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Width (in.)
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66.9
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Height (in.)
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48.6
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Track (in., front/rear)
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57.9/57.9
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Curb Weight (lbs.)
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(1984)2266/(others)2293
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2379
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Ground Clearance (in.)
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6.0
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6.0
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Coefficient of Drag (Cd)
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??
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INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
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Headroom (in., front/rear)
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37.3/33.9
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Legroom (in., front/rear)
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43.2/26.1
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Shoulder Room (in., front/rear)
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54.5/51.9
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Hiproom (in., front/rear)
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49.7/47.6
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Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)
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9.1
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Interior Volume (cu. ft.)
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??
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CAPACITIES
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Engine Oil with Filter (qt.)
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3.5
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| Fuel (gal.)
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15.8
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Cooling System (qt.)
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1.9
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3rd Generation
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Year
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'88-'90
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'88-'91
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'90-'91
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Model
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2.0 S
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2.0 Si
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Si
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ENGINE
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Type
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Aluminum-alloy in-line 4
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Displacement
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1958 cc
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2056 cc
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Horsepower@rpm (SAE net)
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105@5800
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135@6200
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140@5800
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Torque (lb.ft.)
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111@4000
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127@4000
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135@5000
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Compression Ratio
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9.1:1
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9.0:1
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9.4:1
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Valve Train
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SOHC, 12-Valve
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DOHC, 16-Valve
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Fuel Induction System
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Dual Sidedraft Constant Velocity
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PGM-FI
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Ignition System
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Electronic
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EPA Estimate (manual)
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23/37
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22/27
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22/27
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EPA Estimate (automatic)
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21/27
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20/26
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20/26
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DRIVE TRAIN
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Type
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Front-Wheel Drive
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Manual Transmission
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5-Speed
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Automatic Transmission
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4-Speed w/Sport-Shift
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Final Drive Ratio (MT/AT)
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4.27/4.13
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4.27/4.36
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BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS
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Body Type
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Unit Body
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Suspension
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4-Wheel Upper Wishbone, Lower Control Arm
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Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear)
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25.4/17.0
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Steering Type
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Variable-Assist Power Rack-and-Pinion
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Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock
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2.81
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Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.)
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34.8
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Brakes
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4-Wheel Power-Assisted Disc
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Wheels
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13-inch Steel Wheels w/Full Covers
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14-inch Steel Wheels w/Full Covers
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Tires
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185/70 HR13
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195/60 R14 85H
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EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
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Wheelbase (in.)
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101.0
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Length (in.)
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177.6
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Width (in.)
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67.3
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Height (in.)
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51.0
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Track (in., front/rear)
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58.3/57.9
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Ground Clearance (in.)
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5.7
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Curb Weight (lbs., MT/AT)
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2566/2606
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2639/2674
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2690/2725
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Coefficient of Drag (Cd)
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.34
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INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
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Headroom (in., front/rear)
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36.9/34.1
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Legroom (in., front/rear)
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43.1/27.1
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Shoulder Room (in., front/rear)
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53.1/51.1
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Hiproom (in., front/rear)
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51.5/45.1
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Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)
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11.0
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Interior Volume (cu. ft.)
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87
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CAPACITIES
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Engine Oil with Filter (qt.)
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5.1
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Fuel (gal.)
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15.9
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6.3/5.6
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6.7
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4th Generation
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Year
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'92-'96
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Model
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S
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Si
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Si VTEC
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ENGINE
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Type
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Aluminum-alloy in-line 4
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Displacement
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2156 cc
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2259 cc
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2157 cc
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Horsepower@rpm (SAE net)
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135@5200
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160@5800
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190@6800
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Torque (lb.ft.)
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142@4000
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156@4500
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158@5500
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Compression Ratio
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8.8:1
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9.8:1
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10.0:1
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Valve Train
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SOHC, 16-Valve
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DOHC, 16-Valve
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DOHC, 16-Valve VTEC
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Fuel Induction System
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PGM-FI
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Ignition System
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Electronic
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EPA Estimate (manual)
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23/29
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22/26
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22/26
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EPA Estimate (automatic)
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23/28
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22/27
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N/A
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DRIVE TRAIN
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Type
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Front-Wheel Drive
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Manual Transmission
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5-Speed
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Automatic Transmission
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4-Speed
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N/A
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Final Drive Ratio (MT/AT)
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4.06/4.29
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4.27/4.43
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4.27/NA
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BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS
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Body Type
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Unit Body
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Suspension
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4-Wheel Upper Wishbone, Lower Control Arm
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Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear)
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25.4/23.0
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Steering Type
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Variable-Assist Power Rack-and-Pinion
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Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock
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2.9
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Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.)
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35.9
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Brakes
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4-Wheel Power-Assisted Disc
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4-Wheel Power-Assisted Disc w/ABS
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Wheels
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14-inch Steel Wheels w/Full Covers
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15-inch Alloy Wheels
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Tires
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185/70 R14 87H
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205/55 R15 87V
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EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
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Wheelbase (in.)
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100.4
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Length (in.)
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174.8
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Width (in.)
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69.5
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Height (in.)
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50.8
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Track (in., front/rear)
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60.0/59.6
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Ground Clearance (in.)
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5.7
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Curb Weight (lbs., MT/AT)
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2809/2862
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2866/2921
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2932/NA
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Coefficient of Drag (Cd)
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.33
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INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
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Headroom (in., front/rear)
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38.0/35.1
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Legroom (in., front/rear)
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44.2/28.1
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Shoulder Room (in., front/rear)
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54.0/50.6
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Hiproom (in., front/rear)
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52.2/41.4
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Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)
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7.9
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Interior Volume (cu. ft.)
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80.2
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CAPACITIES
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Engine Oil with Filter (qt.)
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3.8
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4.0
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4.8/NA
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Fuel (gal.)
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15.9
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Cooling System (qts., MT/AT)
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1.78/1.75
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1.85/1.83
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1.95/NA
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5th Generation
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Year
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'97-'98
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'99-'01
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'97-'98
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'99-'01
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Model
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Base
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Base
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Type SH
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Type SH
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ENGINE
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Type
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Aluminum Alloy Inline 4
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Displacement
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2157 cc
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Horsepower@rpm
(Automatic)
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195@7000
(190)
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200@7000
(195)
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195@7000
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200@7000
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Torque (lb.ft.)
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156@5250
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Compression Ratio
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10.0:1
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Valve Train
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DOHC, 16-Valve VTEC
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Fuel Induction System
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PGM-FI
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Ignition System
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Electronic, w/ Immobilizer
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EPA Estimate (manual)
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22/27
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EPA Estimate (automatic)
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21/27
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N/A
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DRIVE TRAIN
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Type<
/td>
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Front-Wheel Drive
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Front Wheel Drive w/ ATTS
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Manual Transmission
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5-Speed
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Automatic Transmission
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4-Speed w/Sequential Sport-Shift
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N/A
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Final Drive Ratio (MT/AT)
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4.266/4.785
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4.266/NA
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BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS
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Body Type
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Unit Body
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Suspension
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4-Wheel Upper Wishbone, Lower Control Arm
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Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear)
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25.4/23.0
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24.2/23.0
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Steering Type
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Variable-Assist Power Rack-and-Pinion
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Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock
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2.887
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2.762
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Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.)
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36.1
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37.4
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Brakes
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4-Wheel Power-Assisted Disc w/ ABS
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Wheels
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16-Inch Alloy
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Tires
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205/50 R16 87V
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EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
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Wheelbase (in.)
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101.8
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Length (in.)
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178.0
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69.0
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Height (in.)
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51.8
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Track (in., front/rear)
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60.0/59.6
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Ground Clearance (in.)
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??
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??
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??
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??
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Curb Weight (lbs., MT/AT)
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2954/3009
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3042/NA
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Coefficient of Drag (Cd)
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??
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INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
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Headroom (in., front/rear)
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37.9/35.3
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Legroom (in., front/rear)
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43.0/28.1
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Shoulder Room (in., front/rear)
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54.9/50.0
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Hiproom (in., front/rear)
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52.1/41.0
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Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)
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8.7
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Interior Volume (cu. ft.)
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78.4
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CAPACITIES
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Engine Oil with Filter (qt.)
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5.1
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Fuel (gal.)
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15.9
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Cooling System (qt., MT/AT)
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1.725/1.70
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1.70
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Special thanks to Kevin for his updates!
This page last updated 6/14/07.
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