| POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS |
| Drivetrain layout | Front engine, RWD |
| Engine type | 90° V-8, alum block/heads |
| Valve gear | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl |
| Bore/stroke, in/mm | 3.62x3.26/92.0x82.7 |
| Displacement, ci/cc | 268.0/4398 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 325 @ 6100 |
| Torque @ rpm | 330 @ 3600 |
| Redline, rpm | 6500 |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Axle ratio | 3.38:1 |
| Final-drive ratio | 2.33:1 |
| Suspension, f/r | MacPherson struts, coil springs, active anti-roll bar/multilink, coil springs, active anti-roll bar |
| Brakes, f/r | 13.7-in vented disc/13.6-in vented disc, ABS |
| Wheels, f/r | 19x9.0/19x10.0, cast alum |
| Tires | 245/45ZR19/
275/40ZR19
Michelin Pilot
Primacy |
| Traction control | Yes |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wheelbase, in | 117.7 |
| Track, f/r, in | 62.4/62.6 |
| Length, in | 198.0 |
| Width, in | 74.9 |
| Height, in | 58.7 |
| Curb weight, lb | 4376 |
| Weight, f/r, % | 50/50 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo capacity, cu ft | 18.0 |
| Fuel capacity, gal | 23.3 |
| TEST DATA |
| 0-60 mph, sec | 5.9 (est) |
| 1/4 mile, sec/mph | 14.5/99.0 (est) |
| Turning circle, ft | 39.7 |
| CONSUMER INFO |
| On sale in U.S. | January 2002 |
| Base price | $68,500 (est) |
| Price as tested | $73,000 (est) |
| Airbags | Dual front, side, front head |
| EPA mpg, city/hwy | 17/23 (est) |
| Basic warranty | 4 yrs/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 yrs/50,000 miles |
| Recommended fuel | Unleaded premium |
What's Hot* Superb powertrain* Exceptional handling* Techno tour-de-force
What's Not* Quirky rear-end styling* Approaches technological overkill* Steep learning curve for iDrive system
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