
Engine Design 900 S 900 SE
Type 4-cylinder V6 (54 degrees)
Arrangement Transverse, with dual counter- Transverse
rotating balance shafts
Cylinder block Cast iron Cast iron
Cylinder head Light alloy, cross-flow type Light alloy, cross-flow type
Valve train: Double overhead camshafts, Four overhead camshafts,
4-valves per cylinder 4-valves per cylinder
Engine Specifications, 4-cylinder- 900 S
Aspiration Naturally-aspirated
Horsepower @ RPM 150 @ 5,700
Max Torque ffl.lbs.)
RPM 155 @ 4,300
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel injection Bosch Motronic
Displacement 140 cu.in. (2,290 cc, 2.3L)
Bore 3.54 in. (90 mm)
Stroke 3.54 in. (90 mm)
Fuel Requirement Unleaded, minimum 87-93 AON
Cooling System Water-cooled, electric motor-driven,
thermostatically-controlled radiator fan
Engine Specifications, V6 - 900 SE
Aspiration Naturally-aspirated
Horsepower @ RPM 170 @ 5,900
Max torque (ft.lbs.)
@ RPM 167 @ 4,200
Compression ratio 10.8:1
Fuel injection Bosch Motronic
Displacement 152 cu.in. (2,498cc, 2.5L)
Bore 3.21 in. (81.6 mm)
Stroke 3.13 in. (79.6 mm)
Fuel Requirement Unleaded, minimum 87-93 AON
Cooling System Water-cooled, electric motor-driven,
thermostatically controlled radiator fan
Electrical System
Ignition: 2.3L Bosch Motronlc
2.5L Bosch Motronic
Alternator 1 680W, 1 20A
Battery 1 2V, 60 AH (maintenance-free)
Steering
Type Power-assisted rack and pinion, impact-collapsible
steering column
Turning circle (curb to curb) 35.4 ft. (9 m)
Turns (lock to lock) 3.7
Drivetrain
Type: Front-wheel drive
Transmission Ratios: 4-cyl., 5-speed 4 cyl., 4-speed V6, 5-speed V6, 4-speed
Manual Automatic Manual Automatic
First 3.38:1 3.61:1 3.38:1 3.61:1
Second 1.76:1 2.06:1 1.76:1 2.06:1
Third 1.12:1 1.37:1 1.12:1 1.37:1
Fourth 0.89:1 0.98:1 0.89:1 0.98:1
Fifth 0.70:1 N/A 0.70:1 N/A
Final Drive 4.05:1 2.65:1 4.45:1 2.86:1
Chassis and Suspensions, 900 S, 900 SE
Front suspension MacPherson struts with direct-acting gas shock absorbers
and stabilizer bar, split lower wishbones in forged aluminum,
integrated wheel bearings.
Rear suspension H-formed, semi-rigid twist-beam rear axle with inner and outer
stabilizer bars, coil springs, gas shock absorbers.
Braking system Anti-lock braking system with three hydraulic circuits,
ventilated discs front, solid discs rear, self-adjusting,
asbestos-free pads.
Parking brakes Mechanical self-adjusting on rear wheel discs.
Wheels & tires
900 S 195/60 VR 15 Pirelli P4000E, 6.0 x 15 steel wheels with full
wheel covers
900 SE 195/60 VR 15 Pirelli P4000E, 6.0 x 15 Turbine-spoke alloy
wheels
Interior Volume
EPA size class Midsize: 5-door = 115 cu.t.
Seating capacity 5 Adults
Trunk capacity 24 cu.t. (w/parcel shelf removed)
Cargo capacity, rear seat folded 49.8 cu.ft.
Dimensions
Wheelbase (in.) 102.4 (2600 mm)
Front track (in.) 56.9 (1446 mm)
Rear track (in.) 56.8 (1443 mm)
Overall length (in.) 182.6 (4637 mm)
Overall width (in.) 67.4 (1711 mm)
Overall height (in.) 56.5 (1436 mm)
Curb weight (in.)
900 S 2950 Ibs. (Manual)
2895 Ibs. (Automatic)
900 SE 3010 Ibs. (Manual)
2965 Ibs. (Automatic)
Fuel capacity: 18.0 gallons (U.S.)
**Base curb weight with standard equipment.
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