POWERTRAIN

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Engine Type

1.8-liter, 16-valve, DOHC VTEC inline 4-cylinder

Horsepower, SAE net

195 hp @ 8000 rpm

Torque, SAE net

130 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm

Redline

8400 rpm

Fuel Cutoff

8500 rpm

VTEC Switchover

5700 rpm

Bore & Stroke

3.19 in x 3.43 in (81 mm x 87.2 mm)

Displacement

110 cu in (1797 cc)

Compression Ratio

10.6:1

Induction System

Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with single-port intake manifold

Valvetrain

4 valves per cylinder, dual overhead camshafts driven by a single belt with Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC)

Engine Block

Aluminum alloy with cast-in iron cylinder liners

Cylinder Head

Aluminum alloy

Emission Control

3-way catalytic converter / EACV

Ignition System

Electronic ignition with knock sensor

Alternator

85 amp. max.

Battery

12V maintenance-free

Recommended Fuel

Premium unleaded, 91 octane

Layout

Transverse-mounted front engine/front-wheel drive with equal-length driveshafts and limited slip differential

Transmission

5-speed close-ratio

Ratios (:1)

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1st

3.230

2nd

2.105

3rd

1.458

4th

1.107

5th

0.848

Reverse

3.000

Final Drive

4.400

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CHASSIS

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Body Type

All-steel unit body

Front Suspension

Independent double-wishbone with coil springs, stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension

Independent double-wishbone with trailing link, coil springs and stabilizer bar

Shock Absorbers

Gas-pressurized with Honda Progressive Valve, front and rear

Stabilizer Bars

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Front

Ball joint type, 0.94 in (24 mm) diameter

Rear

0.87 in (22 mm) diameter

Steering Type

Variable power-assisted, rack-and-pinion with rotary-valve steering gear

Steering Ratio

16.1:1

Steering Wheel Turns, lock-to-lock

2.98

Turning Circle (curb to curb)

34.8 ft (10.6 m)

Wheels

6.0 JJ x 15 cast-aluminum alloy

Tires

Bridgestone RE010 195/55R15 84V

Braking System

Dual diagonal, power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS

Front Discs

Ventilated, 11.1 in (282 mm) diameter, 0.83 in (21 mm) rotor thickness

Rear Discs

10.2 in (260 mm) diameter, .35 in (9 mm) rotor thickness

Total Swept Area

Front: 1478 cm2
Rear: 1095 cm2

Antilock Braking System (ABS)

3-channel system with 4 wheel-speed sensors and electronic/hydraulic control unit

Parking Brake

Disc type, mechanically actuated on rear wheels

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CAPACITIES

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Crankcase

5.1 U.S. qt (4.8 L) refill capacity including filter

Cooling System

7.1 U.S. qt (6.7 L)

Fuel Tank

13.2 U.S. gal (50 L)

Volumes

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Passenger

77.1 cu ft

Cargo

13.3 cu ft

Total

90.4 cu ft

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FUEL ECONOMY

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Factory Estimated Fuel Mileage, City/Highway

25/31

Based on 1998 Figures.

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EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

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Wheelbase

101.2 in (2570 mm)

Track, front

58.3 in (1480 mm)

Track, rear

58.1 in (1475 mm)

Length

172.4 in (4380 mm)

Width

66.7 in (1695 mm)

Height

51.9 in (1320 mm)

Minimum Ground Clearance

5.3 in (135 mm)

Curb Weight

2639 lb (1197 kg)

Weight Distribution (% front/rear)

62/38

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INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

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FRONT

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Head Room

38.6 in (980 mm)

Leg Room

42.7 in (1085 mm)

Hip Room

50.3 in (1278 mm)

Shoulder Room

51.7 in (1314 mm)

REAR

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Head Room

35.0 in (890 mm)

Leg Room

28.1 in (714 mm)

Hip Room

44.1 in (1119 mm)

Shoulder Room

48.8 in (1240 mm)

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WARRANTIES

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Vehicle

4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty

Outer Body Rust-Through

5-year/unlimited-mile limited warranty

Roadside Assistance (TLC)

4-year/50,000-miles