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  • 5.0-litre SEFI OHV V8
Engine details:
No. of cylinders, arrangement: 8, front, longitudinal
Bore x stroke (mm): 101.6 x 76.2
Capacity (cc): 4949
Max. power (bhp): 215 @ 4200rpm
Peak torque (lb.ft): 288 @ 3300rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Engine management: EEC-V
Large enough to carry around the Titanic
Transmission:
Drive: rear/all
Gearbox: 4 speed automatic
1st: 2.84:1
2nd: 1.55:1
3rd: 1.00:1
4th: 0.70:1
Reverse: 2.32:1
Brakes: 4-wheel disc ABS
Front discs dia. (mm): 287
Rear discs dia (mm): 285
Steering:
Turning circle (m): 2 door: 11.6 / 4 door: 12.4
Turns lock-to-lock: 2 door: 4.0 / 4 door: 3.3
Supplies - Weights:
Fuel tank (litres): 2 door: 66 / 4 door: 80
Kerb weight (kg): 2 door: 1655 / 4 door: 1757
Wheels:
Tyres: P235/75 R15 A/T OWL on 7 x 15in wheels
Suspension:
Front: Independent. Short/long-arm with torsion bar.
Rear: Solid axle with two-stage, variable rate underslung leaf spring.
Bodywork:
Seats: 5
Front leg room (mm): 2 door: 1077 / 4 door: 1077
Rear leg room (mm): 2 door: 876 / 4 door: 935
Doors: 2/4
Length (mm): 2 door: 4592 / 4 door: 4844
Width (mm): 1783
Height unladen (mm): 2 door 4x2: 1704 / 2 door 4x4: 1702 / 4 door 4x2: 1720 / 4 door 4x4: 1715
Front/rear track unladen (mm): 1486
Wheelbase (mm): 2 door: 2583 / 4 door: 2835
Luggage compartment (litres): 2 door: 1008 / 4 door: 1172
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