| Drivetrain |
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| Configuration | Longitudinal, front midengine, rear-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Turbocharged, direct-injected inline-4, gasoline |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 1,998/122 |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, four valves per cylinder, variable intake + exhaust-valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 9.2 |
| Redline, indicated (rpm) | 7,000 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 272 @ 5,500 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 260 @ 1,700 |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission type | Six-speed manual |
| Transmission ratios (x:1) | I=4.92; II=2.62; III=1.81; IV=1.3; V=1.0; VI=.80 |
| Final-drive ratio (x:1) | 3.27 |
| Differential(s) | Mechanical limited slip |
| Chassis |
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| Suspension, front | Independent MacPherson struts with dual lower ball joints, coil springs, driver-adjustable 2-mode magnetorheological dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent multilink (double wishbone + toe link), coil springs, driver-adjustable 2-mode magnetorheological dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Electric speed-proportional power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 15.3 |
| Tire type | Performance front and rear |
| Tire size, front | P225/40R18 88W |
| Tire size, rear | P255/35R18 90W |
| Wheel size, front | 18-by-8 inches |
| Wheel size, rear | 18-by-9 inches |
| Wheel material | Cast aluminum |
| Brakes, front | 12.6-inch one-piece ventilated steel discs with 4-piston fixed calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 12.4-inch one-piece ventilated steel discs with single-piston sliding calipers |
| Track Test Results |
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| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 2.2 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 4.0 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 6.3 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 9.2 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 14.5 @ 95.9 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 6.1 |
| 0-30 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 2.7 |
| 0-45 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 4.8 |
| 0-60 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 7.2 |
| 0-75 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 9.9 |
| 1/4-mile, trac ON (sec. @ mph) | 15.1 @ 95.0 |
| 0-60, trac ON with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 6.9 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 29 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 113 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 69.1 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) ESC ON | 65.8 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.90 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON | 0.90 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 41.3 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 74.6 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 65.9 |
| Engine speed @ 70 mph (rpm) | 2,500 |
| Test Driver Ratings & Comments |
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| Acceleration comments | Impossible to select a consistent engine speed for launch with wildly erratic electronic throttle calibration. Pedal position and engine speed seem virtually unrelated in this car before the clutch is engaged. Also, hard to produce consistent accel runs. Times dropped until run four, then began to slow dramatically. Shifter rejects quick gearchanges at high engine speeds. Clutch effort changes at high engine speeds. Sounds like a mess, but it drives well until you ask for 10/10ths acceleration. |
| Braking comments | Solid, consistent pedal. Good distance. No worries here. |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Very good balance and communication as limits approach. Steering effort is appropriate. More power would make this car awesome. As is, it can be driven with the throttle, but its personality comes more from handling than power. Slalom: good turn-in, but can be tricky during rapid transitions -- especially in "Sport" mode. I found more confidence and speed in "Tour." Still, very rapid here -- more so than the BMW 328i. |
| Audio and Advanced Technology |
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| Stereo description | Bose 10-speaker single CD, HD Radio |
| iPod/digital media compatibility | Standard iPod via USB jack , aux jack |
| Satellite radio | Standard |
| Bluetooth phone connectivity | Standard |
| Navigation system | Standard (on Premium trim) with traffic 8-inch display screen (measured diagonally) |
| Telematics (OnStar, etc.) | Standard 12 months trial subscription |
| Smart entry/Start | Standard ignition, doors, trunk/hatch |
| Parking aids | Standard rear crosss traffic alert + back-up camera system |
| Blind-spot detection | Standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | Optional |
| Lane-departure monitoring | Standard departure warning |
| Collision warning/avoidance | Standard |
| Dimensions & Capacities |
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| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,403 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3,451 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 50/50 |
| Length (in.) | 182.8 |
| Width (in.) | 71.1 |
| Height (in.) | 55.9 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 109.3 |
| Track, front (in.) | 59.5 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 60.9 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 36.0 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 42.5 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 33.5 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 38.6 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 36.8 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 55.2 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 53.9 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Trunk volume (cu-ft) | 10.2 |
| Tow capacity, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 1,000 |
