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General Specifications & VIN Identification

MODEL COVERAGE

Model Body Eng. (1) Eng. ID (2) Fuel (3) Ign.
900 Series
S 3,5,7 2.3L B SFI Motronic 4.1
SE 3,5,7 2.5L V SFI Motronic 5.2
Turbo 3,7 2.0L(4) N SFI Trionic
9000 Series
CS/CSE 4,6 2.3L(4) M,R,U SFI Trionic
CSE Turbo 4,6 3.0L W SFI Motronic 5.2
(1) All Engines are DOHC. See Figure for engine code and serial number location.
(2) Engine ID is 8th character of VIN, located on left front corner of instrument panel.
(3) Computer controlled. All are Distributorless Ignition System (DIS) type except the Motronic 4.1 ignition system.
(4) Turbocharged engine.