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Powertrain
/ Chassis
|
GT
|
V-6
|
Body
|
Unitized welded steel body, aluminum hood
|
Engine Type
|
4.6L 90-degree V8; Aluminum block and heads
|
4.0L 60-degree V6; Iron block, aluminum head
|
Bore x stroke
|
3.55 x 3.54/90.2 x 90.0 mm
|
3.95 x 3.32/100.4 x 84.4 mm
|
| Displacement |
281 cu in / 4,606 cc
|
245 cu in / 4,009 cc
|
| Compression Ratio |
9.8:1
|
9.7:1
|
| Horsepower |
300 @ 5,750 rpm
|
210 @ 5,250 rpm
|
| Torque |
320 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
|
240 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm
|
| Redline |
6,250 rpm
|
6,100 rpm
|
| Throttle body |
55 mm dual-bore electronic
|
65 mm single-bore electronic
|
| Cylinder head gasket |
Multi-layer steel
|
Multi-layer steel
|
| Valvetrain |
SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder, variable camshaft
timing
|
SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
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| Valve diameter |
Intake |
33.8 mm
|
46.0 mm
|
| Exhaust |
37.5 mm
|
39.0mm
|
Pistons
|
Hypereutectic aluminum
|
Hypereutectic aluminum
|
| Connecting rods |
Cracked powdered metal with floating wristpins
|
Forged steel
|
Ignition
|
Coil-on-plug, high-thread-insert spark plugs
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Distributorless with coil pack
|
| Knock detection |
Dual knock sensors
|
Single knock sensor
|
| Intake |
Composite shell-welded single runner, charge motion
control valves
|
Composite shell-welded with internal runner pack
|
| Accessory drive |
One-way clutch alternator
|
Asymmetric belt tensioner
|
| Oil pump |
High-flow gerotor
|
Gerotor
|
| Recommended fuel |
87 octane
|
87 octane
|
| Fuel injection |
Electronic returnless sequential
|
Electronic returnless sequential
|
| Oil capacity |
6.0 qts
|
5.0 qts
|
| Fuel capacity |
16.0 gal
|
16.0 gal
|
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) |
Manual |
17/25 mpg
|
19/28 mpg
|
| Automatic |
18/23 mpg
|
19/25 mpg
|
Drivetrain
Layout
|
Rear-wheel Drive
|
Rear-wheel Drive
|
| Driveshaft |
Two-piece aluminum
|
Slip-in-tube single-piece
|
| Rear axle |
8.8-in
|
7.5-in
|
Gear
Ratios
|
GT Manual
(Treme 3650)
|
V-6 Manual
(Tremec T-5)
|
5-speed automatic (5R55S)
- Optional
|
| 1st |
3.34:1
|
3.75:1
|
3.25:1
|
| 2nd |
2.00:1
|
2.19:1
|
2.44:1
|
| 3rd |
1.32:1
|
1.41.1
|
1.55:1
|
| 4th |
1.00:1
|
1.00:1
|
1.00:1
|
| 5th |
0.68:1
|
0.72:1
|
0.75:1
|
| Reverse |
3.38:1
|
3:15:1
|
3.07:1
|
| Final drive |
3.55:1
|
3.31:1
|
3.31:1
|
| Suspension |
| Front |
GT |
Reverse-L independent MacPherson strut, 34 mm tubular
stabilizer bar |
| V6 |
Reverse-L independent MacPherson strut, 28.6 mm tubular
stabilizer bar |
| Rear |
GT |
Three-link solid axle with coil springs, Panhard rod,
20 mm solid stabilizer bar |
| V6 |
Three-link solid axle with coil springs,
Panhard rod |
Steering
|
GT
|
V6
|
Type
|
Power rack-and-pinion
|
Ratio
|
15.7:1
|
| Turning circle |
38.0 ft
|
36.0 ft
|
Brakes
|
GT
|
V6
|
| Front |
316 (12.4 in) x 30 mm vented disc, twin-piston
43 mm floating aluminum calipers
|
293 (11.4 in) x 30 mm vented disc, twin-piston 43 mm
floating aluminum calipers |
| Rear |
300 (11.8 in) x 19 mm vented disc, single piston
43 mm floating iron calipers
|
300 (11.8 in) x 19 mm vented disc, single piston
43 mm floating iron calipers
|
| Wheels and Tires |
| GT |
P235/55ZR17 98W
|
|
17 x 8.0-inch wheels
|
| V6 |
P215/65R16 96T
|
|
16 x 7.0-inch wheels
|
Exterior
Dimensions
|
GT
|
V6
|
| Wheelbase |
107.1
|
107.1
|
| Overall length |
188.0
|
187.6
|
| Overall width |
73.9
|
73.9
|
Overall height
|
55.4
|
55.4
|
| Track |
Front: 61.9 / Rear: 62.5
|
Front: 62.4 / Rear: 63.0
|
Interior
Dimensions
|
GT
|
V6
|
| Front headroom |
38.6
|
38.6
|
| Front legroom |
42.7
|
42.7
|
| Front shoulder room |
55.4
|
55.4
|
| Front hip room |
53.6
|
53.6
|
| Rear headroom |
34.7
|
34.7
|
| Rear legroom |
30.3
|
30.3
|
| Rear shoulder room |
53.4
|
53.4
|
| Rear hip room |
46.8
|
46.8
|
| EPA interior volume |
97.9 cu ft
|
97.9 cu ft
|
| Truck volume |
13.1 cu ft
|
13.1 cu ft
|
Weights
|
GT
|
V6
|
| Base curb weight |
Manual |
3,483 lbs
|
3,351 lbs
|
| Automatic |
3,518 lbs
|
3,387 lbs
|
| Weight distribution (f/r) |
54/46
|
55/45
|
Max towing capacity, properly equipped (lbs)
|
1000 lbs
|
1000 lbs
|
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