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Powertrain
Engine Type	3.5-liter, SOHC, 60-degree VTEC
Horsepower, SAE Net	300 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque	260 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Redline	6800 rpm
Bore and Stroke	3.50in x 3.66in (89mm x 93mm)
Displacement	212 cu in (3471cc)
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Induction System	Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Valvetrain	Variable valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC�) with 4-valves-per-cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft
Engine Block	Aluminum alloy with centrifugally cast iron cylinder liners
Cylinder Head	Aluminum alloy with 4-valves-per-cylinder with pent-roof combustion chambers
Emission Control	Close-coupled catalytic converter CARB-certified LEV2-ULEV emission control
Ignition System	Direct ignition system with knock control
Alternator	130 amp max
Battery	12V, maintenance free
Recommended Fuel	Premium Unleaded
Layout	Transversely mounted, front-engine, Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive� (SH-AWD�)
Transmission	5-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift, paddle-shifters and Grade Logic Control
Gear Ratios
1st	2.697
2nd	1.573
3rd	1.071
4th	0.694
5th	0.481
Reverse	1.889
Final (secondary)	1.238
Final Drive	4.600
Chassis
Body Type	Steel and aluminum unit body
Front Suspension	Independent double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension	Independent multi-link with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Shock Absorbers	Nitrogen-filled, telescopic, gas-pressurized with Progressive Valve technology, front and rear
Stabilizer Bars (F/R)	1.14in/0.67in (29mm/17mm) diameter
Shock Tower Bar	1.26in x 0.87in (32mm x 22mm) diameter 0.09in (2.3mm) wall thickness
Steering Type	Electronically controlled, speed-sensing, power assisted, rack-and-pinion
Steering Ratio	16.2:1
Steering Wheel Turns (lock-to-lock)	2.98
Turning Circle (curb to curb)	39.7 ft (12.1m)
Wheels	17 x 8.0 aluminum alloy
Tires	P245/50R17 98V Michelin high performance all-season
Braking System	Power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS
Front Discs	Ventilated 12.6 in (320 mm) diameter
Rear Discs	Ventilated 12.2 in (310 mm) diameter
Antil-Lock Braking System (ABS)	3-channel system with 4-wheel speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System	Throttle control and 4-channel brake control utilizing yaw, lateral g, speed and steering sensors
Capacities
Crankcase	5.3 US qt (5.0 L) Total
Cooling System	9.2 US qt (8.6 L) Total
Fuel Tank	19.4 US gallons (73.3 L)
Volumes
Passenger	99.1 cu ft: 55.3 front, 43.8 rear
Cargo	13.1 cu ft
Total	112.2 cu ft
Fuel Economy
City/Highway*	18 / 25
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase	110.2in (2800mm)
Track, front	62.0 in (1576mm)
Track, rear	62.4in (1585mm)
Overall Length	193.6in (4917mm)
Overall Width	72.7in (1847mm)
Overall Height (unladen)	57.1in (1452mm)
Minimum Ground Clearance (non-load)	5.7in (145mm)
Weights
Curb Weight	3984 lbs (1807 kgs)
Weight Distribution (% F/R)	58 / 42

*Fuel mileage ratings based on internal testing using the EPA method