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ENGINE

 

GS

GT/SE/GT LTD

Engine

In-line 4-cylinder

V6

Type

Beta DOHC w/ CVVT

Delta DOHC

Materials

Iron block/aluminum head

Aluminum block and head

Displacement

2.0 liters

2.7 liters

Horsepower

138 @ 6000 rpm

172 @ 6000 rpm

Torque

136 ft-lbs @ 4500 rpm

181 ft-lbs @ 3800 rpm

Valves per cylinder

4

4

TRANSMISSION

5-speed manual

Gear ratios

GS

GT/GT LTD

First

3.462:1

3.231:1

Second

2.053:1

1.952:1

Third

1.393:1

1.296:1

Fourth

1.061:1

0.943:1

Fifth

0.837:1

0.775:1

Reverse

3.250:1

3.455:1

Drive Axle Ratio

4.056:1

4.063:1

4-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC®

Gear ratios

GS 

GT/GT LTD

First

2.842:1

2.842:1

Second

1.529:1

1.529:1

Third

1.000:1

1.000:1

Fourth

0.712:1

0.712:1

Reverse

2.480:1

2.480:1

Drive Axle Ratio

4.407:1

4.042:1

6-speed manual

Gear ratios

SE

First

3.153:1

Second

1.944:1

Third

1.333:1

Fourth

1.055:1

Fifth

0.857:1

Sixth

0.704:1

Reverse

3.002:1

Drive Axle Ratio

4.428:1

SUSPENSION

Front

Independent MacPherson struts with gas charged shock absorbers, and stabilizer bar

Rear

Independent multi-link with gas charged shocks, and stabilizer bar

Track-tuned sport suspension

SE

STEERING

Type

Power-assisted rack and pinion

Overall ratio

13.53:1

Turns, lock to lock 

2.6

Turning circle  

35.8 feet (curb to curb)

BRAKES/TIRES/WHEELS

Front

Power-assisted 11.0-in. disc (12.0-in. red-painted aluminum calipers and cross-drilled rotors for SE trim)

Rear

Power-assisted 10.2-in. disc

ABS

Four-wheel, four-channel, and four-sensor

Tires 

P205/55VR16

215/45VR17

Wheels

16 x 6.5J aluminum alloy (GS)

17 x 7.0J aluminum alloy (GT/SE/GT LTD)

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase

99.6 in.

Overall length

173.0 in.

Overall width

69.3 in.

Overall height

52.4 in.

Track, front

59.1 in.

Track, rear

59.1 in.

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Head room  

Front

38.0 in. (36.5 in. SE)

Rear

34.1 in.

Leg room

Front

43.1 in.

Rear

29.9 in.

Shoulder room

Front

53.9 in.

Rear

50.6 in.

Hip room

Front

51.6 in.

Rear

44.7 in.

EPA passenger volume 

81.9 cubic ft.

EPA cargo volume 

14.8 cubic ft.

EPA total volume 

96.7 cubic ft.

CAPACITIES

GS

Fuel

14.5 gallons

Oil

4.2 quarts

Coolant

3.2 quarts

 

GT/GT Limited/SE

Fuel

14.5 gallons

Oil

4.8 quarts

Coolant

3.5 quarts

CURB WEIGHT

GS

5-speed manual

2,898 lbs

4-speed automatic

2,972 lbs

 

GT/GT Limited

5-speed manual

2,969/ - lbs

4-speed automatic

3,010 lbs

 

SE

6-speed manual

2,986 lbs

FUEL ECONOMY (estimated)

City

Highway

GS

5-speed manual

20

28

4-speed automatic

20

27

 

GT/GT Limited

5-speed manual

17

24

4-speed automatic

17

24

 

SE

6-speed manual

16

24