Specifications |
RS, LS, GS | GS-R | |
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| Engine Type | 1.8-liter, 16-valve, DOHC inline 4 | 1.8-liter, 16-valve, DOHC inline 4 | |
| Horsepower, SAE net | 140 hp @6300 rpm | 170 hp @7600 rpm | |
| Torque, SAE net | 127 lbs-ft @5200 rpm | 128 lbs-ft @6200 rpm | |
| Redline | 6800 rpm | 8000 rpm | |
| Fuel Cutoff | 7000 rpm | 8100 rpm | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3.19 in x 3.5 in (81 mm x 89 mm) | 3.19 in x 3.43 in (81 mm x 87.2mm) | |
| Displacement | 112 cu in (1834 cc) | 110 cu in (1797 cc) | |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 | |
| Induction System | Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) (RS, LS, GS) Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with dual-stage intake manifold (GS-R) |
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| Valvetrain | 4 valves per cylinder, dual overhead camshafts driven by a single belt (GS, GS-R) 4 valves per cylinder, dual overhead camshafts driven by a single belt with Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (GS-R) |
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| Engine Block | Aluminum alloy with cast-in iron cylinder liners | ||
| Cylinder Head | Aluminum alloy | ||
| Emission Control | 3-way catalytic converter/AIV | ||
| Ignition System | Electronic ignition (RS, LS, GS) Electronic ignition with knock sensor (GS-R) |
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| Alternator | 90 amp. max. | ||
| Battery | 12V, maintenance-free | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded, 87 octane (RS, LS, GS) Premium unleaded, 91 octane (GS-R) |
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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 Progressive Valve, front and rear | ||
| Stabilizer Bars | |||
| Front |
.87 in diameter (RS and LS) Ball joint type, 0.94 in diameter (GS-R (GSfront)) |
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| Rear |
Coupe: 0.51 inch diameter (RS and LS) Sedan: 0.55 inch diameter (RS and LS) 0.55 in diameter (GS-R (GSfront)) |
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| Steering Type | Variable power-assisted, rack-andpinion with rotary-valve steering gear | ||
| Steering Ratio | 16.1:1 | ||
| Steering Wheel Turns, lock-to-lock | 2.98 | ||
| Turning Circle (wheel-to-wheel) | Coupe: 34.8 ft (10.6 m) Sedan: 35.4 ft (10.8 m) |
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| Wheels | 5.5 JJ x 14 steel (RS, LS) |
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| Tires | P195/60 R14 85H M+S (RS) Michelin XGT-H4 P195/55 R15 84V M+S (GS, GS-R) |
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| Braking System | Dual diagonal, power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes | ||
| Front Discs | Ventilated, 10.3 in (262 mm) diameter, 0.83 in (21 mm) rotor thickness | ||
| Rear Discs | 9.4 in (239 mm) diameter, .35 in (9 mm) rotor thickness | ||
| Swept Area | Front: 51.0 sq in (328,9 sq. cm) Rear: 31.1 sq in (200.6 sq. cm) |
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| Parking Brake | Disc type, mechanically actuated on rear wheels | ||
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 3-channel system with 4 wheel-speed sensors and electronic/hydraulic control unit (LS, GS, GS-R) | ||
| Powertrain | |||
| Type | Transverse-mounted front engine/front-wheel drive with equal-length driveshafts | ||
| Transmission | 5-speed manual
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4-speed electronically controlled automatic with Grade Logic Control System |
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| Ratios (:1) | RS, LS, GS |
GS-R |
RS, LS, GS |
| 1st | 3.230 |
3.230 |
2.722 |
| 2nd | 1.900 |
1.900 |
1.468 |
| 3rd | 1.269 |
1.360 |
0.975 |
| 4th | 0.966 |
1.034 |
0.638 |
| 5th | 0.714 |
0.787 |
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| Reverse | 3.000 |
3.000 |
1.954 |
| Final Drive | 4.266 |
4.400 |
4.357 |
| Capacities | |||
| Crankcase | 4.9 U.S. quarts (4.6 liters) refill capacity including filter (RS, LS, GS) |
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| Cooling System | Manual |
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| Fuel Tank | 13.2 U.S. gallons (5.0 liters) | ||
| Volumes: | Coupe | Sedan | |
| Passenger | 77.1 cu ft | 83.2 cu ft | |
| Cargo | 13.3 cu ft | 11.0 cu ft (trunk) | |
| Total | 90.4 cu ft | 94.2 cu ft | |
| Fuel Economy | |||
| Factory Estimated Fuel Mileage, City/Highway* | Manual: 25/31 (RS, LS, GS, GS-R) |
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| *Use for comparison purposes only. California figures are the same. Your mileage may vary. | |||
| Exterior Dimensions | Coupe |
Sedan |
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| Wheelbase | 101.2 in (2570 mm) |
103.1 in (2620 mm) |
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| Track, front | 58.1 in (1475 mm) |
58.1 in (1475 mm) |
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| Track, rear | 57.8 in (1470 mm) |
57.8 in (1470 mm) |
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| Length | 172.4 in (4380 mm) |
178.1 in (4525 mm) |
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| Width | 67.3 in (1710 mm) |
67.3 in (1710 mm) |
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| Height | 52.6 in (1338 mm) |
53.9 in (1370 mm) |
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| Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
5.9 in (150 mm) |
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| Curb Weight - Manual | |||
| RS | 2529 lbs (1147 kg) |
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| LS | 2643 lbs (1199 kg) |
2703 lbs (1226 kg) |
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| GS | 2638 lbs (1197kg) |
2725 lbs (1236 kg) |
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| GS-R | 2667 lbs (1210 kg) |
2765 lbs (1254 kg) |
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| Curb Weight - Automatic | |||
| RS | 2570 lbs (1166 kg) |
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| LS | 2685 lbs (1218 kg) |
2780 lbs (1245 kg) |
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| GS | 2680 lbs (1216 kg) |
2767 lbs (1255 kg) |
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| Weight Distribution (%) front/rear | |||
| RS | 62/38 |
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| LS | 63/37 |
62/38 |
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| GS, GS-R | 64/36 |
64/36 |
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| Interior Dimensions | Coupe |
Sedan |
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| Front: | |||
| Head Room | 38.6 in (980 mm) |
38.9 in (988 mm) |
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| Leg Room | 42.7 in (1085 mm) |
42.2 in (1073 mm) |
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| Hip Room | 50.3 in (1278 mm) |
50.7 in (1290 mm) |
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| Shoulder Room | 51.7 in (1314 mm) |
52.0 in (1320 mm) |
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| Rear: | |||
| Head Room | 35.0 in (890 mm) |
36.0 in (914 mm) |
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| Leg Room | 28.1 in (714 mm) |
32.7 in (830 mm) |
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| Hip Room | 44.1 in (1119 mm) |
49.9 in (1267 mm) |
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| Shoulder Room | 44.8 in (1240 mm) |
50.3 in (1278 mm) |
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| Warranties | |||
| Vehicle | 4-year /50,000-mile limited warranty | ||
| Outer Body Rust-Through | 5-year / unlimited-mile limited warranty | ||