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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 146
0-62 mph (seconds): 6.4
Combined mpg: 24.6
CO2 (g/km): 299


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4470
Height (mm): 1340
Width (mm): 1770
Wheelbase (mm): 2700
Front track (mm): 1505
Rear track (mm): 1510
Cargo volume (litres): 290
Gross weight (kg): 1815
Kerb weight (kg): 1390
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 65


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: RENESIS twin-rotor rotary engine mounted in front.

Cubic capacity (cc): 1308
Max. power (bhp): 228 at 8200 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 156 at 5500 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual. Rear-wheel drive.


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Fully independent by double wishbones with Bilstein sports dampers and urethane foam-filled cross member.

Rear: Independent by multi-link design.

Steering: Electric-assisted rack and pinion, 2.99 turns lock-to-lock.

Turning circle diameter (m): 11.40

Brakes: Front: 323mm ventilated discs. Rear: 302mm ventilated discs. ABS and EBD.

Wheels: 8.0 x 19-inch alloys as standard.

Tyres: 225/40 R19.







 

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