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Identification & Specifications: Specifications: Engine

Engine Specifications Chart

Model 2.5L
Engine type Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke gasoline engine
Valve arrangement Overhead camshaft type
Bore x Stroke mm (in) 99.5 x 79 (3.92 x 3.11)
Displacement cm3 (cu in) 2,457 (149.94)
Compression ratio 10.0 ± 0.2
Firing order 1 - 3 - 2 - 4
Idle speed at Park/Neutral position rpm AT: 700 ± 100
MT: 650 ± 100
Maximum output kW (HP)/rpm 123 (165)/5,600
Maximum torque N.m (kgf-m, ft-lb)/rpm 226 (23.0, 166)/4,000