| Specifications | ||
| SC1 | SC2 | |
| Engine and Transmission | ||
| Type | L4 SOHC | L4 DOHC |
| Displacement | 1.9L / 1901.17 cc / 116.03 cu. in. | 1.9L / 1901.17 cc / 116.03 cu. in. |
| Bore and Stroke (mm) | 82 x 90 | 82 x 90 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Horsepower (SAE Net) | 100 @ 5,000 RPM (74.5 kw) | 124 @ 5,600 RPM (93.0 kw) |
| Torque (SAE Net, ft-lb) | 114 @ 2,400 RPM (155 Nm) | 122 @ 4,800 RPM (165 Nm) |
| 114 @ 2,400 RPM (155 Nm) | ||
| Engine Redline, Indicated | 6,500 RPM | |
| Engine Redline, Fuel Cutoff | 6,750 RPM | |
| Engine Oil (qt/liter) | 4.0 / 3.8 | 4.0 / 3.8 |
| Engine Coolant (qt/liter) | 7.08 / 6.7 | 7.08 / 6.7 |
| Transmission: | ||
| Standard | 5-speed Manual | 5-speed Manual |
| Optional | 4-speed Electronically Controlled Automatic | 4-speed Electronically Controlled Automatic |
| Fuel Delivery | Sequential Port Fuel Injection (SPFI) | Sequential Port Fuel Injection (SPFI) |
| Fuel Requirement | 87 Octane Minimum | 87 Octane Minimum |
| Exhaust Emission Control | Closed Loop, PFI, 3-Way Catalyst With Linear Control EGR | Closed Loop, PFI, 3-Way Catalyst With Linear Control EGR |
| 0-60 MPH Acceleration: | ||
| Manual (seconds) | 10.5 | 9.0 |
| Automatic (seconds) | 11.5 | 9.6 |
| 0-5 Seconds Acceleration: | ||
| Manual (ft) | 160 | 165 |
| Automatic (ft) | 140 | 140 |
| EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway (Label MPG) - Measured by EPA: |
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| Manual | 29 / 40 | 25 / 35 |
| Automatic | 27 / 37 | 24 / 34 |
| Gear Ratios - Manual: | ||
| 1st | 3.250 | 3.250 |
| 2nd | 1.809 | 2.055 |
| 3rd | 1.172 | 1.423 |
| 4th | 0.811 | 1.032 |
| 5th | 0.605 | 0.730 |
| Final Drive Ratio | 4.060 | 4.060 |
| Gear Ratios - Automatic: | ||
| 1st | 2.526 | 2.526 |
| 2nd | 1.266 | 1.556 |
| 3rd | 0.811 | 1.030 |
| 4th | 0.595 | 0.700 |
| Final Drive Ratio | 4.060 | 4.060 |
| Mass | ||
| Base Curb Weight: | ||
| Manual with air | 1,034.9 kg 2,281.5 lb | 1,071.8 kg 2,362.9 lb |
| Automatic with air | 1,048.6 kg 2,311.7 lb | 1,085.2 kg 2,392.4 lb |
| Test Weight Class | 2,625.0 lb | 2,750.0 lb |
| Weight Distribution: | ||
| Front (automatic with air) | 647.0 kg 1,426.4 lb 61.7% | 676.1 kg 1,490.5 lb 62.3% |
| Rear (automatic with air) | 401.6 kg 885.4 lb 38.3% | 409.1 kg 901.9 lb 37.7% |
| Chassis | ||
| Suspension: | ||
| Front | Independent MacPherson strut, lateral link and tension strut / stabilizer bar |
Independent MacPherson strut, lateral link and tension strut / stabilizer bar |
| Rear | Independent, tri-link with strut / spring module |
Independent, tri-link with strut / spring module and stabilizer bar |
| Tires | P175/70R14 | P195/60R15 |
| Spare Tire (Compact) | T115/70R14 88M | T115/70R14 88M |
| Braking System: | ||
| Front | Power, Disc Less ABS (250mm / 9.9in) | Power, Disc Less ABS (250mm / 9.9in) |
| Rear | Power, Drum Less ABS (200mm / 7.9in) | Power, Disc Less ABS (245mm / 9.4in) |
| Optional | Front Disc / Rear Drum ABS (sized as above) | 4-Wheel Disc ABS (sized as above) |
| Layout | Transverse front engine / front wheel drive |
Transverse front engine / front wheel drive |
| Frame | Steel spaceframe | Steel spaceframe |
| Exterior Panels | Steel: hood, roof, decklid Thermoplastic: body side panels, front and rear fascias, decklid spoiler |
Steel: hood, roof, decklid Thermoplastic: body side panels, front and rear fascias, decklid spoiler |
| Stopping Distance 60-0 MPH: | ||
| With ABS: | ||
| Light Load (ft) | 153.5 | 135.0 |
| Gross Load (ft) | 180.8 | 148.6 |
| Without ABS: | ||
| Light Load (ft) | 157.7 | 145.0 |
| Gross Load (ft) | 188.4 | 156.0 |
| Exterior Dimensions | ||
| Wheel Base (cm / in) | 252.0 / 99.2 | 252.0 / 99.2 |
| Overall Length (cm / in) (Excludes retailer installed front license plate bracket) |
440.0 / 173.2 | 443.4 / 174.6 |
| Overall Width (cm / in) (Measured the rear wheels) |
171.6 / 67.6 | 171.6 / 67.6 |
| Overall Height (cm / in) | 128.6 / 50.6 | 128.6 / 50.6 |
| Track: | ||
| Front (cm / in) | 144.3 / 56.8 | 144.3 / 56.8 |
| Rear (cm / in) | 142.2 / 56.0 | 142.2 / 56.0 |
| Overhang: | ||
| Front (cm / in) (Excludes retailer installed front license plate bracket) |
98.9 / 38.9 | 102.5 / 40.4 |
| Rear (cm / in) | 89.1 / 35.1 | 89.1 / 35.1 |
| Coefficient of Drag (Cd) (without spoiler) |
0.329 (est) | 0.314 |
| Front Area (sq m / sq ft) | 1,910 / 20.561 (est) | 1.911 / 20.572 |
| Trunk Capacity (liters / cu ft) | 308.7 / 10.9 | 308.7 / 10.9 |
| Minimum Ground Clearance (cm / in) - static at GVM | 14.2 / 5.6 | 14.2 / 5.6 |
| Interior Dimensions | ||
| Headroom (vertical): | ||
| Front (cm / in) | 95.2 / 37.5 | 95.2 / 37.5 |
| Rear (cm / in) | 88.8 / 35.0 | 88.8 / 35.0 |
| Shoulder Room: | ||
| Front (cm / in) | 136.4 / 53.7 | 136.4 / 53.7 |
| Rear (cm / in) | 130.4 / 51.3 | 130.4 / 51.3 |
| Hip Room: | ||
| Front (cm / in) | 130.4 / 51.3 | 130.4 / 51.3 |
| Rear (cm / in) | 125.1 / 49.2 | 125.1 / 49.2 |
| Leg Room: | ||
| Front (cm / in) | 108.1 / 42.6 | 108.1 / 42.6 |
| Rear (cm / in) | 67.2 / 26.5 | 67.2 / 26.5 |
| Capacities | ||
| EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft) | 76.4 | 76.4 |
| EPA Cargo Volume (liters / cu ft) | 308.7 / 10.9 | 308.7 / 10.9 |
| Fuel Tank (liters / gallons) | 48.5 / 12.8 | 48.5 / 12.8 |
| Transmission (qt / liters) - Change capacity: | ||
| Manual | 2.6 / 2.5 | 2.6 / 2.5 |
| Automatic | 3.75 / 3.6 | 3.75 / 3.6 |
| Accommodations | ||
| Seating Capacity | 4 passengers | 4 passengers |
| Seat Width (mm / in) | ||
| Front | 508 / 20 | 508 / 20 |
| Rear | 533 / 21 | 533 / 21 |
| Seat Back - Front | Occupant back angle at design position is 26º (rear of true vertical) |
Occupant back angle at design position is 26º (rear of true vertical) |
| Seat Back - Rear | 26º Design back angle; 60/40 split folding | 26º Design back angle; 60/40 split folding |
| Adjustment | ||
| Seat Back Angle | Adjustable in 3º increments Full recline is 42º from design seating position Full dump is 38.8º forward from design seating position 2 Forward adjustment positions, 14 Rearward |
Adjustable in 3º increments Full recline is 42º from design seating position Full dump is 38.8º forward from design seating position 2 Forward adjustment positions, 14 Rearward |
| Seat Back Head Restraint | ||
| Vertical | Fixed | 45 mm travel from full down |
| Tilt | Integral | 24º forward tilt |
| Seat Back Lumbar | Not Available | Four positions: 0, 8.5 mm, 12.5 mm, and 14.8 mm forward |
| Seat Assembly Fore/Aft Travel | Forward travel from design seating position is 176mm Rearward travel from design seating position is 22mm |
Forward travel from design seating position is 176mm Rearward travel from design seating position is 22mm |
| Seat Cushion Lifter | ||
| Up (mm / in) | Fixed | 41 / 1.6 |
| Forward (mm / in) | Fixed | 27 / 1.1 |
| Steering System | ||
| Power Steering Ratio | 18.3:1 (Constant flow steering) |
16.3:1 (Standard; hydraulic speed sensitive, variable effort steering system) |
| Turn Diameter Curb / Curb (m / ft) | 11.0 / 36.1 | 11.0 / 36.1 |
| Lock-to-Lock Turns | 3.0 | 2.67 |
| Instrumentation | ||
| Analog Gauges | ||
| Speedometer | 110 MPH | 130 MPH |
| RPM | 7,000 | 8,000 |
| Clusters | Coolant tempurature gauge, fuel gauge, odometer, trip odometer Telltales: Anti-lock brakes malfunction, brake warning light, charging system warning light, daytime running lights on light (export coupes only), high beams on, low coolant/hot engine warning light, non-emissions service light, oil pressure warning light, seat belts unfastened, service engine/transmission soon, SIR set, traction control "active" (ABS only), turn signal indicators, upshift indicator(manual transmission only), decklid ajar light |
Coolant tempurature gauge, fuel gauge, odometer, trip odometer Telltales: Anti-lock brakes malfunction, brake warning light, charging system warning light, daytime running lights on light (export coupes only), high beams on, low coolant/hot engine warning light, non-emissions service light, oil pressure warning light, seat belts unfastened, service engine/transmission soon, SIR set, traction control "active" (ABS only), turn signal indicators, upshift indicator(manual transmission only), decklid ajar light |
| Chimes | Headlamps on/ignition off, key-in ignition, seat belts unfastened |
Headlamps on/ignition off, key-in ignition, seat belts unfastened |