ENGINE
Type:.......... turbocharged/intercooled V6, cast iron block and heads
Bore x stroke:.......... 3.80 x 3.40 in. (96.5 x 86.4 mm)
Displacement:.......... 3791 cc (236 cu in.)
Compression ratio:.......... 8.0:1
Engine control system:.......... GM electronic with port EFI
Valvetrain:.......... OHV, 2 Valves/cylinder
Emissions control:.......... 3-way catalytic converter, feedback fuel-air ratio control, EGR,
Turbocharger:.......... AiResearch T3
Wastegate:.......... integral
Maximum boost pressure:.......... 16.5 psi
Power (SAE net):.......... 250 hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque (SAE net):.......... 340 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
Redline:.......... 5250 rpm
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission:.......... 4-sp. automatic w/lockup converter
Transmission ratios:.......... (1st) 2.74:1
(2nd) 1.57:1
(3rd) 1.00:1
(4th) 0.67:1
Axle ratio:.......... 3.27:1, limited-slip
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES
Wheelbase:.......... 101.0 in.
Track, f/r:.......... 60.7/61.6 in.
Length:.......... 191.6 in.
Width:.......... 72.4 in.
Height:.......... 50.0 in.
Frontal area:.......... 21.1 sq. ft.
Ground clearance:.......... 4.5 in.
Curb weight:.......... 3468 lb
Weight distribution, f/r:.......... 55.4/44.6%
Fuel capacity:.......... 18.0 gal
Oil capacity:.......... 6.4 qt.
Water capacity:.......... 17.2 qt.
Trunk space:.......... 5.8 (+ 9.1) cubic ft.
CHASSIS/BODY
Type:.......... unit construction w/ one rubber isolated crossmember
Body material:.......... welded steel stampings
INTERIOR
SAE volume, Front seats:.......... 53 cu. ft.
Rear seats:.......... 32 cu. ft.
Trunk space:.......... 12 cu. ft.
Front seats:......... bucket
Seat adjustments:.......... fore, aft, seatback angle, front height, lumbar support, upper side bolsters, thigh support
General comfort:.......... Good
Fore-and-aft support:.......... Good
Lateral support:.......... Good
SUSPENSION
Front:.......... independent strut located by control arm, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:.......... rigid axle located by 2 trailing links and torque arm, Panhard rod, coil springs, anti-roll bar
STEERING
Type:.......... recirculating ball, power-assisted
Turns lock-to-lock:.......... 2.3
Turning circle, curb-to-curb:.......... 32.6 ft.
BRAKES
Front:......... 11.9 x 1.0-in. vented discs
Rear:.......... 11.7 x 0.8-in. vented discs
Power assist:......... vacuum
WHEELS & TIRES
Wheel size:.......... 8.0 x 16 in.
Wheel type:.......... cast aluminum
Tires:.......... Goodyear Eagle ZR50, P245/50ZR-16 Test inflation pressures, F/R:.......... 30/30 psi
ACCELERATION
0-30 mph:.......... 1.7 sec.
0-40 mph:.......... 2.5 sec.
0-50 mph:.......... 3.4 sec.
0-60 mph:.......... 4.6 sec.
0-70 mph:.......... 6.1 sec.
0-80 mph:.......... 7.9 sec.
0-90 mph:.......... 10.2 sec.
0-100 mph:.......... 13.0 sec.
0-110 mph:.......... 17.1 sec.
0-120 mph:.......... 22.3 sec.
0-130 mph:.......... 30.2 sec.
Top gear passing time, 30-50 mph:.......... 2.9 sec.
Top gear passing time, 50-70 mph:.......... 3.6 sec.
Standing quarter-mile:.......... 13.4 sec. @ 101 mph
Top speed:......... 153 mph
BRAKING
70-0 mph @ impending lockup:......... 217 ft.
Modulation:.......... fair
Fade:.......... none
Front-rear balance:.......... poor
HANDLING
Roadholding, 300-ft-diameter skidpad:.......... 0.88g
Understeer:.......... moderate
COAST DOWN MEASUREMENTS
Road horsepower @ 30 mph:.......... 6 hp
Road horsepower @ 50 mph:.......... 16 hp
Road horsepower @ 70 mph:.......... 34 hp
FUEL ECONOMY
EPA city driving;.......... 16 mpg
EPA highway driving:.......... 24 mpg
C/D observed fuel economy:.......... 13 mpg
INTERIOR SOUND LEVEL
Idle:.......... 57 dBA
Full-throttle acceleration:.......... 82 dBA
70-mph cruising:.......... 75 dBA
70-mph coasting:.......... 74 dBA