POWERTRAIN |
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Engine Type |
1.8-liter, 16-valve, DOHC VTEC inline 4-cylinder |
Horsepower, SAE net |
195 hp @ 8000 rpm |
Torque, SAE net |
130 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm |
Redline |
8400 rpm |
Fuel Cutoff |
8500 rpm |
VTEC Switchover |
5700 rpm |
Bore & Stroke |
3.19 in x 3.43 in (81 mm x 87.2 mm) |
Displacement |
110 cu in (1797 cc) |
Compression Ratio |
10.6:1 |
Induction System |
Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with single-port intake manifold |
Valvetrain |
4 valves per cylinder, dual overhead camshafts driven by a single belt with Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) |
Engine Block |
Aluminum alloy with cast-in iron cylinder liners |
Cylinder Head |
Aluminum alloy |
Emission Control |
3-way catalytic converter / EACV |
Ignition System |
Electronic ignition with knock sensor |
Alternator |
85 amp. max. |
Battery |
12V maintenance-free |
Recommended Fuel |
Premium unleaded, 91 octane |
Layout |
Transverse-mounted front engine/front-wheel drive with equal-length driveshafts and limited slip differential |
Transmission |
5-speed close-ratio |
Ratios (:1) |
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1st |
3.230 |
2nd |
2.105 |
3rd |
1.458 |
4th |
1.107 |
5th |
0.848 |
Reverse |
3.000 |
Final Drive |
4.400 |
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CHASSIS |
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Body Type |
All-steel unit body |
Front Suspension |
Independent double-wishbone with coil springs, stabilizer bar |
Rear Suspension |
Independent double-wishbone with trailing link, coil springs and stabilizer bar |
Shock Absorbers |
Gas-pressurized with Honda Progressive Valve, front and rear |
Stabilizer Bars |
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Front |
Ball joint type, 0.94 in (24 mm) diameter |
Rear |
0.87 in (22 mm) diameter |
Steering Type |
Variable power-assisted, rack-and-pinion with rotary-valve steering gear |
Steering Ratio |
16.1:1 |
Steering Wheel Turns, lock-to-lock |
2.98 |
Turning Circle (curb to curb) |
34.8 ft (10.6 m) |
Wheels |
6.0 JJ x 15 cast-aluminum alloy |
Tires |
Bridgestone RE010 195/55R15 84V |
Braking System |
Dual diagonal, power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS |
Front Discs |
Ventilated, 11.1 in (282 mm) diameter, 0.83 in (21 mm) rotor thickness |
Rear Discs |
10.2 in (260 mm) diameter, .35 in (9 mm) rotor thickness |
Total Swept Area |
Front: 1478 cm2 |
Antilock Braking System (ABS) |
3-channel system with 4 wheel-speed sensors and electronic/hydraulic control unit |
Parking Brake |
Disc type, mechanically actuated on rear wheels |
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CAPACITIES |
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Crankcase |
5.1 U.S. qt (4.8 L) refill capacity including filter |
Cooling System |
7.1 U.S. qt (6.7 L) |
Fuel Tank |
13.2 U.S. gal (50 L) |
Volumes |
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Passenger |
77.1 cu ft |
Cargo |
13.3 cu ft |
Total |
90.4 cu ft |
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FUEL ECONOMY |
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Factory Estimated Fuel Mileage, City/Highway |
25/31 |
Based on 1998 Figures. |
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EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
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Wheelbase |
101.2 in (2570 mm) |
Track, front |
58.3 in (1480 mm) |
Track, rear |
58.1 in (1475 mm) |
Length |
172.4 in (4380 mm) |
Width |
66.7 in (1695 mm) |
Height |
51.9 in (1320 mm) |
Minimum Ground Clearance |
5.3 in (135 mm) |
Curb Weight |
2639 lb (1197 kg) |
Weight Distribution (% front/rear) |
62/38 |
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INTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
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FRONT |
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Head Room |
38.6 in (980 mm) |
Leg Room |
42.7 in (1085 mm) |
Hip Room |
50.3 in (1278 mm) |
Shoulder Room |
51.7 in (1314 mm) |
REAR |
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Head Room |
35.0 in (890 mm) |
Leg Room |
28.1 in (714 mm) |
Hip Room |
44.1 in (1119 mm) |
Shoulder Room |
48.8 in (1240 mm) |
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WARRANTIES |
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Vehicle |
4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty |
Outer Body Rust-Through |
5-year/unlimited-mile limited warranty |
Roadside Assistance (TLC) |
4-year/50,000-miles |