Engine

Type  16-Valve DOHC VTEC™ Inline-4
Bore & Stroke (mm/in.)  87.0 x 84.0/3.42 x 3.30
Displacement (cc/cu. in.)  1997/121.9
Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm)  240 @ 8300
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm)  153 @ 7500
Block Material  Aluminum Alloy w/Fiber-Reinforced (FRM) Cylinder Walls
Cylinder-Head Material  Aluminum Alloy
Valve Train  16-Valve DOHC VTEC™
  Lightweight, MIM (Metal-Injection Molded), Sintered-Steel Rocker Arms
  Low-Friction Roller-Bearing Cam-Followers
  Compact, 2-Stage Cam-Drive with Silent Chain, Scissors Gears and Fully Automatic Tensioner
Fuel Induction System  Multi-Point Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Ignition System  Electronic
Emission Control  Low Back-Pressure, Metal-Honeycomb Catalytic Converter
  Electric-Motor-Driven, Multi-Port Secondary Air-Assist Injection System
Recommended Fuel  Premium Unleaded
Compression Ratio  11.0:1
 
 

P O W E R T R A I N

Drive System Type  Front Engine/Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual Transmission  6-Speed w/Torque-Sensing Limited-Slip Differential
Transmission Gear Ratios:          1st gear  3.133
2nd  2.045
3rd  1.481
4th  1.161
5th  0.971
6th  0.811
Reverse  2.800
Primary Gear Reduction  1.160
Final Drive Ratio  4.100
 
 

B O D Y / S U S P E N S I O N /
C H A S S I S

High X-Bone Frame w/Center Tunnel  •
Front Suspension  Independent In-Wheel Double Wishbone & Coil Springs w/Stabilizer Bar (28.2 mm)
Rear Suspension  Independent In-Wheel Double Wishbone & Coil Springs w/Stabilizer Bar (27.2 mm)
Shock Absorbers  Gas-Pressurized, Mono-Tube
Steering Type  Coaxial Electric Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Wheel Turns (lock-to-lock)  2.4
Steering Ratio  13.8
Turning Diameter (ft., at wheel center)  35.4
Front Wheels  16" x 6.5"
Aluminum Alloy
Rear Wheels  16" x 7.5"
Aluminum Alloy
Tires  Bridgestone Potenza S-02
Front Tires  P205/55 VR16
Rear Tires  P225/50 VR16
Ventilated Front Disc Brakes (diameter)  11.8 in.
Rear Disc Brakes (diameter)  11.1 in.
Parking Brake  Rear Mechanical
 
 

E X T E R I O R   D I M E N S I O N S

Vehicle Type  Front-Engine, Rear-Wheel-Drive,
2-Passenger, 2-Door Roadster
Wheelbase (in.)  94.5
Track, Front (in.)  57.9
Track, Rear (in.)  59.4
Length (in.)  162.2
Width (in.)  68.9
Height (in.)  50.6
Minimum Ground Clearance
Non-Load (in.)  5.1
Full-Load (in.)  4.2
Curb Weight (lb.)  2800
Weight Distribution (%, Front/Rear)  50/50
 
 

I N T E R I O R  &
T R U N K   D I M E N S I O N S

Headroom (in.)  34.6
Legroom (in.)  44.3
Hiproom (in.)  50.2
Shoulder Room (in.)  49.8
EPA Passenger Volume (cu. ft.)  48.4
EPA Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)  5.0
 
 

E N G I N E E R I N G   F E A T U R E S  2.0 Liter, 240-hp, 16-valve DOHC VTEC™ Engine

  Torque-Sensing Limited-Slip Differential
  Aluminum-Alloy Cylinder Head and Block w/Fiber-Reinforced (FRM) Cylinder Walls
  Multi-Point Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
  Forged Aluminum Pistons
  Electronic Ignition
  6-Speed Manual Transmission
  Coaxial Electric Power Rack & Pinion Steering
  Power-Assisted 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/ABS
  Low Back-Pressure Exhaust System
  Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV) Rating
 
 

E X T E R I O R   F E A T U R E S  Electrically Powered Soft Top

High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlights
  Lightweight Alloy Wheels
  Dual-Outlet Exhaust
  Impact-Absorbing Body-Colored Bumpers
 
 

I N T E R I O R   F E A T U R E S  Dual Airbags (SRS)
  Air Conditioning, Micron Air-Filtration
  AM/FM Stereo with CD Player
  Power Windows
  Cruise Control
  Digital Instrument Panel
  Leather-Trimmed Seats
  Center Console Storage Compartments w/Lock
  Beverage Holder
  3-Point Seat Belts
  Remote-Operated Audio Controls
  Engine Start Button
  12-Volt Power Outlet
  Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System
  Keyless Entry System
 
 

E X T E R I O R   C O L O R S /  Grand Prix White / Red
I N T E R I O R   C O L O R S  New Formula Red / Black
  Silverstone Metallic / Red or Black
  Berlina Black / Red or Black
 
 

F U E L   E C O N O M Y
EPA Mileage, City/Highway (mpg)  20/26
 
 

C A P A C I T I E S
Oil, Engine & Filter (liters)  5.6
Transmission (qt./liters)  1.56/1.48
Cooling System (liters)  7.6
Fuel Tank (gal./liter)  13.2/50

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