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| Model Lineup |
Engine
|
Transmissions
|
|
Ecotec 2.2L L4
|
5-spd man
(M86 / M94)
|
4-spd auto
(Hydra-Matic 4T40-E)
|
| Base Coupe / Sedan |
Standard |
Standard |
Optional |
| LS Coupe / Sedan |
Standard |
Standard |
Optional |
| LS Sport Coupe / Sedan |
Standard |
Standard |
Optional |
| Engine |
Ecotec
2.2L L4 (L61) |
| Type |
Ecotec 2.2L L4 (L61) |
| Displacement (cu in / cc) |
134 / 2189 |
| Bore & stroke (in / mm) |
3.38 x 3.72 / 86 x 94.60 |
| Block material |
aluminum |
| Cylinder head material |
cast aluminum |
| Valvetrain |
DOHC, four valves per cylinder |
| Fuel delivery |
sequential fuel injection |
| Compression ratio |
10.0:1 |
| Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm) |
140 / 100 @ 5600 |
| Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm) |
150 / 203 @ 4000 |
| Recommended fuel |
87 octane |
| Maximum engine speed (rpm) |
6500 |
Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy / combined) |
automatic: 24 / 32 / 28 |
| manual: 25 / 33 / 29 |
| Transmission |
M86 / M94 |
Hydra-Matic
4T40-E |
| Type |
Type: 5-speed manual,
front-wheel drive |
4-speed automatic with
overdrive, front-wheel drive |
| Gear ratios (:1): |
|
|
| First |
3.58 |
2.96 |
| Second |
2.02 |
1.62 |
| Third |
1.35 |
1.00 |
| Fourth |
0.98 |
0.68 |
| Fifth |
0.69 |
- |
| Reverse |
3.31 |
2.14 |
| Final drive ratio |
3.94:1 |
3.63:1 |
| Chassis
/ Suspension |
Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Front |
MacPherson strut suspension with coil spring w/19mm
stabilizer bar.
|
|
Level II Sport Suspension LS Sport models includes
shaped inner-metal bushings on front lower control arms, high rate
front and rear springs, and a 24mm stabilizer bar.
|
| Rear |
Training tubular control arms with twist-beam axle,
coil-over-shock, 19mm solid stabilizer bar for LS Sport models.
|
| Steering |
Power rack-and-pinion for all models.
|
| Ratio |
Coupe or Sedan: 14.7:1
|
|
LS Sport models: 15.7:1
|
| Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock |
Coupe or Sedan: 2.6
|
|
LS Sport models: 2.8
|
| Turning diameter, curb-to-curb (ft / m) |
35.6 / 10.9
|
| Brakes |
Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Type |
power-assisted front
and rear disc, four-wheel ABS optional |
| Front |
Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm) |
10.2 x .79 / 260 x 20 |
| Total swept area (sq in / sq cm) |
182.2 / 1175.6; |
| Rear |
Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm) |
9.06 x 1.57 / 230 x 40 |
| Total swept area (sq in / sq cm) |
86.2 / 556.2 |
| Wheels / Tires |
Cavalier |
| Wheels |
14-inch x 6-inch full wheel cover (standard on coupe
and sedan)
|
|
15-inch x 6-inch full wheel cover (standard on LS
coupe and sedan)
|
|
15-inch x 6-inch aluminum wheel (optional on LS
coupe and sedan)
|
|
16-inch x 6-inch chrome finish aluminum wheels (standard
on LS Sport models)
|
| Tires |
P195/70R14 all-season tires (standard on coupe and
sedan)
|
|
P195/65R15 all-season touring tires (standard on
LS coupe and sedan)
|
|
P205/55R16 performance tires (standard LS Sport
models)
|
| Exterior
Dimensions |
Coupe |
Sedan |
| Wheelbase (in / mm) |
104.1 / 2644 |
104.1 / 2644 |
| Overall length (in / mm) |
182.7 / 4640 |
182.7 / 4640 |
| Overall width (in / mm) |
68.7 / 1745 |
67.9 / 1724 |
| Overall height (in / mm) |
53 / 1346 |
54.7 / 1389 |
| Track (in / mm) |
Front |
57.6 / 1463 |
57.6 / 1463 |
| Rear |
56.4 / 1432 |
56.7 / 1440 |
| Curb weight (lbs / kg) |
2617 / 1188 |
2676 / 1214 |
| Interior
Dimensions |
Coupe |
Sedan |
| Seating capacity |
Front |
2 |
2 |
| Rear |
3 |
3 |
| Head room (in / mm) |
Front |
37.6 / 956 |
38.9 / 976 |
| Rear |
36.6 / 929 |
37.2 / 940 |
| Leg room (in / mm) |
Front |
41.9 / 1066 |
41.9 / 1066 |
| Rear |
32.7 / 831 |
34.4 / 872 |
| Shoulder room (in / mm) |
Front |
53.9 / 1364 |
54.6 / 1388 |
| Rear |
54.9 / 1394 |
53.9 / 1370 |
| Hip room (in / mm) |
Front |
50 / 1280 |
50.8 / 1298 |
| Rear |
49.5 / 1260 |
49.5 / 1260 |
| Capacities |
Coupe |
Sedan |
| EPA interior volume (cu ft / liters) |
100.3 / 2840.1 |
105 / 2973.2 |
| Cargo volume (cu ft / liters) |
13.2 / 374.8 |
13.6 / 386.1 |
| Trailer towing (max lbs / kg) |
1000 / 454 |
1000 / 454 |
| Fuel tank capacity (gals / liters) |
14.1 / 53.4 |
14.1 / 53.4 |
| Engine oil (qts / liters) |
4 / 3.8 |
4 / 3.8 |
| Engine coolant (qts / liters) |
9.6 / 9.1 |
10 / 9.4 |
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