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Design Specifications

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

Item Measurement Qualification Specification
DIMENSIONS Overall length   4,730 mm (186.2 in.)
Overall width   1.835 mm (72.2 in.)
Overall height   1,441 mm (56.7 in.)
Wheelbase   2,740 mm (107.9 in.)
Track Front 1,577 mm (62.1 in.)
Rear 1,576 mm (62.0 in.)
Seating capacity   Five (5)
WEIGHT (U.S.A.) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) A/T model 4,525 lbs
M/T model 4,435 lbs
WEIGHT (CANADA) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) A/T model 2,050 kg
M/T model 2,010 kg
ENGINE Type   Water cooled, 4-stroke SOHC VTEC engine
Cylinder arrangement   60 ° V6-cylinder, transverse
Bore and stroke   89.0 x 86.0 mm (3.50 x 3.39 in.)
Displacement   3,210 cm3 (196 cu in.)
Compression ratio   11.0
Valve train   Belt drive, SOHC VTEC 4 valves per cylinder
Lubrication system   Forced, wet sump, with trochoid pump
Oil pump displacement At 6,300 RPM 52.8 L (55.8 US qt/minute
Water pump displacement At 6,000 RPM 92 L (97 US qt)/minute
Fuel required   Premium UNLEADED gasoline with 91 Pump Octane Number or higher
STARTER Type   Gear reduction
Normal output   1.6 kW
Nominal voltage   12 V
Hour rating   30 seconds
Rotation of direction   Clockwise as viewed from gear end
CLUTCH Clutch type   Single plate dry, diaphragm spring
Clutch friction material surface area   264 cm2 (40.86 sq in.)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION Type   Synchronized, 6-speed forward, 1 reverse
Primary reduction   Direct 1:1
Gear ratio 1st 3.933
2nd 2.478
3rd 1.700
4th 1.250
5th 0.975
6th 0.770
Reverse 4.008
Final reduction Type Single helical gear
Gear ratio 3.285
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Type   Electronically controlled automatic, 5-speed forward, 1 reverse, 3-element torque converter with lock-up clutch
Primary reduction   Direct 1:1
Gear ratio 1st 2.563
2nd 1.552
3rd 1.021
4th 0.666
5th 0.480
Reverse 1.846
Final reduction Type Single helical gear
Gear ratio 4.428
STEERING Type   Power-assisted rack and pinion
Overall ratio   15.4
Turns, lock-to-lock   2.77
Steering wheel diameter   380 mm (15.0 in.)
SUSPENSION Type Front Independent double wishbone with stabilizer, coil spring
Rear Independent multilink with stabilizer, coil spring
Shock absorber Front Telescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas-filled
Rear Telescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas-filled
TIRES Size   P235/45R17 93W or 235/45R17 93W (optional)
Size of spare tire A/T model T135/80R16 101M
M/T model T145/70R17 106M
BRAKES Type of service brake Front Power-assisted self-adjusting ventilated disc
Rear Power-assisted self-adjusting solid disc
Type of parking brake   Mechanical actuating, rear wheels
Pad friction surface area Front (A/T model) 55.2 cm2 x 2 (9.02 sq in.) x 2
Front (M/T model) 74.0 cm2 x 2(11.47 sq in.) x 2
Rear 27.9 cm2 x 2 (4.33 sq in.) x 2
AIR CONDITIONING Compressor Type Piston
Capacity 188 mL/rev. (11.47 cu in/rev.)
Maximum speed 7,922 RPM
Lubricant capacity 120 mL (4 fl oz)
Lubricant type DENSO ND-OIL 8
Condenser Type Corrugated fin
Evaporator Type Corrugated fin
Blower Type Radial
Motor type 250W/12 V
Speed control Infinite variable
Maximum capacity 560 m3 /h (19,780 cu ft/h)
Temperature control   Air-mix type
Compressor clutch Type Dry, single plate, poly V-belt drive
Electrical power consumption at 68 °F (20 °C) 42 W maximum at 12 V
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Capacity 500-550 g (17.6-19.4 oz)
ELECTRICAL RATINGS Battery   12 V-65 AH/20 hours
Fuses Under-hood fuse/relay box 120 A, 50 A, 40 A, 30 A, 20 A, 15 A, 10 A, 7.5 A
Under-dash fuse/relay box 30 A, 20 A, 15A, 10A, 7.5A
Light bulbs Headlight high beam 12 V - 35 W (HID)
Headlight low beam 12 V-35 W (HID)
Front fog lights (U.S. model) 12 V - 51 W (HB4)
Daytime running lights (Canada model) 12 V - 60 W (HB3)
Front Turn signal lights 12 V-21 W
Front parking lights 12 V - 5 W
Front side marker lights LED
Rear side marker lights LED
Rear turn signal lights 12 V - 21 W
Stop/taillights LED
Taillights LED
High-mount brake light LED
Back-up lights 12 V-21 cp
License plate light 12 V-3 cp
Ceiling light 12 V-5 W
Map lights 12 V-4 cp
Trunk light 12 V-5 W
Door courtesy lights 12 V-2 cp
Glove box light 12 V-1.4 W
Vanity mirror lights 12 V-5 W
Gauge lights LED
Indicator lights LED
Console box light 12 V-1.4 W