| Drivetrain |
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| Configuration | Transverse, front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Turbocharged, direct-injected inline-4, gasoline |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 1,999/122 |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable intake + exhaust-valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 9.3 |
| Redline, indicated (rpm) | 6,500 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 252 @ 5,500 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 270 @ 2,500 |
| Fuel type | 87-octane acceptable + 91-octane for best performance |
| Transmission type | Six-speed manual |
| Transmission ratios (x:1) | I: 3.231; II: 1.952; III: 1.321; IV: 1.029; V: 1.129; VI: 0.943; R:1.423 |
| Final-drive ratio (x:1) | Final (I - IV): 4.063; Final (V - VI): 2.95; |
| Chassis |
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| Suspension, front | Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, lower control arms, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent Short and long arm, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Electric-assist, speed-proportional, variable-ratio rack-and-pinion power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | Variable |
| Tire make and model | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 |
| Tire type | Asymmetrical summer, performance (36 psi cold front; 36 psi cold rear) |
| Tire size | P235/40 R18 (95Y) |
| Wheel size | 18-by-8.5 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Alloy |
| Brakes, front | 12.6-inch one-piece ventilated steel discs with single-piston sliding calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 10.7-inch one-piece solid steel discs with single-piston sliding calipers |
| Track Test Results |
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| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 2.8 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 4.5 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 6.6 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 9.9 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 15.0 @ 93.3 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 6.3 |
| 0-30 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 2.9 |
| 0-45 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 4.8 |
| 0-60 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 7.2 |
| 0-75 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 10.0 |
| 1/4-mile, trac ON (sec. @ mph) | 15.1 @ 92.5 |
| 0-60, trac ON with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 6.8 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 28 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 112 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 67.7 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) ESC ON | 69.1 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.93 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON | 0.91 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 45.6 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 78.4 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 64.7 |
| Engine speed @ 70 mph (rpm) | 2,650 |
| Test Driver Ratings & Comments |
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| Acceleration comments | Not easy to launch, but not as hard as some FWD cars. Doesn't want to bog or coil like Mazdaspeed 3, but also doesn't leave as hard. Needs about 3,500 rpm and quick clutch engagement for best launch. Wheels spin partway through 1st, then hook. When executed properly, the shift to 2nd doesn't bog. Shifter is vague for this kind of use. Probably fine during daily driving (or even road course use), but not direct enough for drag-style shifting. |
| Braking comments | Softer pedal than I'd prefer, but stopping seems reliable. Some variation in distance, but no fade. |
| Handling comments | "Skid pad: Readily rotates off throttle, which allows complete freedom of line adjustment here. This car would be brilliant on a road course. Communicative and lively. Fun. Disabling the stability control yields best numbers here. |
| Dimensions & Capacities |
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| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,223 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3,251 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 60/40 |
| Length (in.) | 171.7 |
| Width (in.) | 71.8 |
| Height (in.) | 58.4 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 104.3 |
| Track, front (in.) | 61.2 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 60.4 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 39.4 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 43.1 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 33.4 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 39.1 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 37.9 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 55.6 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 52.6 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Trunk volume (cu-ft) | 23.8 |
| Max cargo volume behind 1st row (cu-ft) | 44.8 |
| behind 2nd row (cu-ft) | 23.8 |
| GVWR (lbs.) | 4,279 |
| Payload, mfr. max claim (lbs.) | 980 |
