| ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | 2.3L Turbo |
| Type | 4-cylinder |
| Displacement | 2.3 liter (2,290cc, 140 cu. in.) |
| Aspiration | Water-cooled turbocharger with APC charge pressure control, intercooler |
| Horsepower @ RPM | 225 @ 5,500 (Automatic: 200 @ 5,500) |
| Max. torque (lb.-ft.) | 252 @ 1,800 (Automatic: 238 @ 1,800) |
| Fuel injection | Saab Trionic |
| Compression ratio | 9.25:1 |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.54 in. (90 mm) x 3.54 in. (90 mm) |
| Arrangement | Transverse, with dual counter-rotating balance shafts |
| Valve train | Double overhead camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Cylinder block | Cast iron |
| Cylinder head | Light alloy, cross-flow type |
| Cooling System | Water-cooled, thermostatically controlled electric radiator fan |
| Fuel Requirement | 2.3L Manual: Unleaded 91-93 AON 2.3L Automatic: Unleaded 87-93 AON |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |
| Ignition | 2.3L Saab Trionic with Direct Ignition |
| Alternator | 1215W, 90A |
| Battery (maintenance-free) | 12V, 70 Ah |
| DRIVETRAIN | ||
| Type | Front-wheel drive | |
| Manual transmission | Fully synchronized 5-speed with hydraulically actuated clutch | |
| Automatic transmission | 4-speed overdrive with direct mechanical lock-up in top gear | |
| Transmission ratios: | 2.3L 4-cylinder Turbo; 5-speed Manual | 2.3L 4-cylinder Turbo; 4-speed Automatic |
| First | 3.38:1 | 2.58:1 |
| Second | 1.76:1 | 1.41:1 |
| Third | 1.12:1 | 1.00:1 |
| Fourth | 0.89:1 | 0.74:1 |
| Fifth | 0.70:1 | NA |
| Final Drive | 3.61:1 | 4.28:1 |
| STEERING | |
| Type | Power-assisted rack and pinion, impact-collapsible steering column |
| Turning circle (curb to curb) | 35.7 ft (10.0 m) |
| Turns (lock to lock) | 3.2 |
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