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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size

Two-Seater

Engine

Engine Order Code

LLT

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas Flat 6-cyl

Displacement

3.6L/220

3.4L/207

Fuel System

SMFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

304 @ 6400

303 @ -TBD-

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 5200

251 @ 4400-6000

Transmission

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear-Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

MX7

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Manual

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.06

3.31

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37

1.95

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.55

1.41

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.16

1.13

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

0.97

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.82

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.20

3.00

Clutch Size

9.45 in

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.06

3.88

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3509 lbs

2987 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

1.3 in

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

0.75 in

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Brake ABS System

Yes

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

12.4 x 1.26 in

12.52 x 1.10 in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

12.4 x 1.02 in

11.78 x 0.94 in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

17 x 8 in

18 x 8.0 in

Rear Wheel Size

17 x 8 in

18 x 9.0 in

Spare Wheel Size

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

QCH

Rear Tire Order Code

QCH

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P235/40ZR18

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P265/40ZR18

Spare Tire Size

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

26 MPG

27 MPG

Cruising Range - City

289.00 mi

321.10 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

17 MPG

19 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

Cruising Range - Hwy

442.00 mi

456.30 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

17 gal

16.9 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

19.1

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

57.1 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

96 ft³

Front Head Room

38.9 in

Front Leg Room

42.4 in

Front Shoulder Room

56.6 in

Front Hip Room

53.4 in

Second Head Room

36.9 in

Second Leg Room

36.2 in

Second Shoulder Room

56.2 in

Second Hip Room

53.8 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

113.4 in

95.1 in

Length, Overall

190.1 in

171.6 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

70.6 in

70.9 in

Height, Overall

56.7 in

50.9 in

Track Width, Front

60.3 in

58.5 in

Track Width, Rear

60.0 in

60.2 in

Min Ground Clearance

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

12.5 ft³

9.5 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

1000 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

100 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

11.7 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

Engine, 3.6L Variable Valve Timing V6 DI Direct Injection (304 hp [226.7 kW] @ 6400 rpm, 273 lb-ft of torque [368.6 N-m] @ 5200 rpm).

Transmission, 6-speed automatic for AWD (Must specify a transmission. Not available with (PDW) Performance Luxury Package or (Y43) 18" (45.7 cm) Summer Tire Performance Package. (J55) performance brakes added at an additional charge when (MX7) 6-speed automatic transmission for AWD is ordered with (Y42) 18" (45.7 cm) All-Season Tire Performance Package. (J55) performance brakes is not an orderable option.).

Drivetrain, all-wheel drive.

Battery, maintenance-free with rundown protection.

Suspension, 4-wheel independent.

Steering, power, rack-and-pinion.

Exhaust, stainless-steel.

Exhaust tips, polished

3.4L DOHC SMFI horizontally-opposed 24-valve 6-cyl engine.

VarioCam variable valve timing system.

Motronic ME 7.8 engine management software.

6-speed manual transmission.

Double inertia flywheel.

Porsche stability management (PSM).

Porsche active suspension management (PASM).

10mm lower chassis.

Traction control (ASR).

Rear wheel drive.

Independent 4-wheel MacPherson strut suspension w/aluminum alloy control arms.

Front/rear stabilizer bars.

P235/35ZR19 summer performance front tires.

P265/35ZR19 summer performance rear tires.

19" SportDesign aluminum wheels.

5mm wheel spacers.

Pwr steering.

Pwr 4-wheel vented disc brakes w/4-piston fixed alloy calipers painted red.

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Active brake differential (ABD).

Sport exhaust system w/twin-branch twin exhaust pipes.

16.9 gallon fuel tank

EXTERIOR

Wheels, 17" x 8" (43.2 cm x 20.3 cm) painted aluminum.

Tires, P235/55R17 H-rated all-season, blackwall.

Sunroof, delete.

Headlamps, halogen Tungsten, windshield wiper-activated with Twilight Sentinel and flash-to-pass feature.

Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, body-color, manual-folding.

Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted.

Wipers, front intermittent with washers

SportDesign pkg-inc: additional fixed parts to front apron, unique auto extendin/retracting rear spoiler, unique rear apron.

Pwr convertible top w/heated glass rear window.

Roll-over bar in GT silver metallic.

Front/rear fog lamps.

Black painted heated pwr mirrors.

Tinted glass.

Variable intermittent wipers w/heated washer nozzles.

Boxster S badging on rear decklid

ENTERTAINMENT

Audio system, AM/FM stereo with single-slot CD player and MP3 playback with Radio Data System (RDS) and Bose 8-speaker system.

XM Satellite Radio. With a wide variety of programming, XM has something to excite any driver. Whether you want to be entertained or informed, to laugh, think, or sing, XM has the perfect channel for you - coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. 3 trial months - no obligation. (Available in the 48 contiguous United States. Required $12.95 monthly subscription sold separately after 3 trial months. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscription subject to customer agreement. For more information, visit gm.xmradio.com.).

Antenna, integral front and rear

INTERIOR

Seats, front bucket includes 8-way power driver seat adjuster and articulating head restraints.

Seat adjuster, front passenger manual recline.

Seat, rear pass-through, center armrest.

Armrest, front center.

Armrest, rear center with dual cup holders.

Console, floor with floor shifter, integral armrest, storage compartment and cup holders.

Floor mats, carpeted front and rear.

Steering column, manual rake wheel and telescopic.

Steering wheel, leather-wrapped.

Steering wheel controls, mounted controls for audio, HVAC and cruise.

Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, oil pressure gauge, engine water temperature gauge and Driver Information Center.

Fuel gauge, analog.

Tire Pressure Monitor System.

Door locks, power programmable.

Windows, power with front and rear Express-Down, front Express-Up and rear passenger lockout.

Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed.

Trunk release, power.

Remote Keyless Entry.

Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III.

Climate control, dual-zone automatic with individual climate settings for driver and right-front passenger.

Defogger, rear-window electric with front and side window outlets for the driver and right-front passenger.

Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming with OnStar controls.

Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors

Pwr sport seats w/GT silver metallic seatback, silver seat belts.

Carrera red carpet and floor mats.

Alcantara-wrapped 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel w/full color Porsche crest.

Telescoping steering column.

Instrumentation-inc: analog speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, clock.

GT silver metallic instrument cluster surround.

Trip computer.

Pwr windows-inc: one-touch up/down, anti-jam feature.

Central locking system w/remote control.

Remote unlocking front/rear trunks.

HomeLink universal transmitter.

Cruise control.

Anti-theft system-inc: engine immobilizing, transponder key, interior sensor, remote control.

Alarm system.

AM/FM stereo w/CD player, 7-speakers.

Automatic climate control system w/dust, pollen & charcoal odor filter.

Rear window defroster.

Auxiliary pwr outlet.

Dash-mounted pop-out cupholders.

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors.

Alcantara-wrapped shift knob/hand brake grip.

Stainless steel door entry guards-inc: "RS 60 Syder" logo.

Numbered plaque on glove compartment lid.

Center storage compartment

SAFETY

Traction control, all-speed, brake and engine controlled.

StabiliTrak, stability enhancement system.

Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc.

Daytime Running Lamps..

OnStar, 1-year of Directions & Connections plan. Includes the innovative easy to use Turn-by-Turn Navigation services which provide voice-guided directions (where available). Also includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands-Free Calling, AccidentAssist, Remote Horn and Lights, Information and Convenience Services, and Driving Directions (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance and Remote Door Unlock success varies with conditions. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Turn-By-Turn Navigation requires ABS and is not available in certain areas. Visit onstar.com or call 1-888-466-7827 for system limitations and details.).

Air bags, dual-stage frontal driver, dual-depth frontal passenger with Passenger Sensing System, seat-mounted driver and right-front passenger side impact and front and rear outboard head curtain (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and outboard rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicles Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.).

Safety belts, 3-point, driver and right-front passenger.

Child seat restraint system.

Door locks, rear child security

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Driver & passenger front airbags, front passenger on/off switch.

Door mounted head & side-impact airbags.

3-point inertia-reel safety belts w/pretensioners & load limiters.

Traction Control (ASR).

Boron steel tubing around windshield.

Integrated fixed supplemental safety bars w/soft-touch covering.

Reinforced passenger compartment.

Crumple-zone body structure

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
4.

Basic Miles/km:
50,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
100,000.

Corrosion Years:
6.

Corrosion Miles/km:
100,000.

Roadside Assistance Years:
5.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
100,000

Basic Years:
4.

Basic Miles/km:
50,000.

Drivetrain Years:
4.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
50,000.

Corrosion Years:
10.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
4.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
50,000

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
10V240000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JUN 04, 2010.

Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
1365070.

Summary:
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER..

Consequence:
IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JUNE 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM..

Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
14V394000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JUL 02, 2014.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
554,328.

Summary:
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured August 16, 2001, to April 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured March 20, 2003, to August 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine..

Consequence:
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury..

Remedy:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will provide two replacement key rings, and vehicles with slotted keys will receive key inserts, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14172..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

News - Crash Test Results

Frontal Driver:
To Be Rated.

Frontal Passenger:
To Be Rated.

Side Driver:
* * * * *.

Side Rear Passenger:
* * * * *.

Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags..

NHTSA Rollover Rating:
* * * *.

Rollover Note:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

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