Engine

86-87 88-89
Engine Code Number D16A1 D16A1
Cylinder Arrangement 4 inline, transverse 4 inline, transverse
Type Water cooled, 4 cycle DOHC 16 valves Water cooled, 4 cycle DOHC 16 valves
Displacement 1590cc (97 cid) 1590cc (97 cid)
Bore & Stroke 75.00 x 90.00 mm (2.95 x 3.54 in) 75.00 x 90.00 mm (2.95 x 3.54 in)
Compresson Ratio 9.3:1 9.5:1
Valve train Double overhead camshafts, belt driven Double overhead camshafts, belt driven
Fuel type Unleaded with 91+ octane Unleaded with 91+ octane
Fuel System Programmed Fuel injection (PGM-FI) Programmed Fuel injection (PGM-FI)
Horsepower 113 @ 6250 RPMs 118 @ 6500 RPMs
Torque 99 @ 5500 RPMs 103 @ 5500 RPMs
Redline 7000 RPMs 7000 RPMs
Fuel Cutoff 7500 RPMs 7500 RPMs
Engine Block Aluminum Alloy with cast iron cylinder liners Aluminum Alloy with cast iron cylinder liners
Cylinder Head Aluminum Alloy Aluminum Alloy

Transmission

    86-87 88-89
5-MT 4-AT 5-MT 4-AT
Gear Ratios 1st 3.181 2.705 3.181 2.705
  2nd 1.944 1.560 1.944 1.560
3rd 1.347 1.031 1.347 1.027
  4th 1.033 .777 1.033 .780
  5th .848 N/A .823 N/A
  Reverse 3.000 1.954 3.000 1.954
  Final Drive Ratio 4.214 4.214 4.214 4.214
Clutch Lining Area 160 cm3 24.8 sq. in N/A 160 cm3 24.8 sq. in N/A
Clutch Type Single Plate Dry, Diaphragm Spring Torque Converter Single Plate Dry, Diaphragm Spring Torque Converter

Body

  Coupe Sedan
Body Type Unit-Body Unit-Body
Dimensions RS LS RS LS
Length 168.5 in (4280 mm) 168.5 in (4280 mm) 171.3 in (4350 mm) 171.3 in (4350 mm)
Width 65.6 (1665 mm) 65.6 (1665 mm) 65.6 (1665 mm) 65.6 (1665 mm)
Height 53.0 (1345 mm) 53.0 (1345 mm) 53.0 (1345 mm) 53.0 (1345 mm)
Curb Weight(add 35.2 lbs for an AT tranny) 2326 (1055 kg) 2357 (1069 kg) 2390 (1084 kg) 2416 (1096 kg)
Weight Distribution 60/40 60/40 59/41 59/41
Drag Coefficient 0.34 0.34 0.34 0.34

Suspension/Chassis

  86-87 88-89
Front Suspension Independent Strut: Torsion bar Spring, 19 mm stabilizer bar Independent Strut: Torsion bar Spring, 19 mm stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension Semi-independent: Beam-type axle, trailing link, panhard rod and 17 mm stabilizer bar Semi-independent: Beam-type axle, trailing link, panhard rod and  17 mm stabilizer bar
Shock Absorbers Front: hydraulic, Rear: gas-pressurized Front: hydraulic, Rear: gas-pressurized

Track (F/R)

55.9/56.5 in (1420/1435 mm) 55.9/56.5 in (1420/1435 mm)
Ground Clearance 4.4 in (111mm) 4.3 in (109mm)
Steering Rack and Pinion, power assisted Rack and Pinion, power assisted
Steering Ratio 18:1 18:1
Steering Wheel Lock to Lock 3.6 3.6
Turning Circle Coupe 30.8; Sedan 32.8 Coupe 30.8; Sedan 32.8
Wheelbase Coupe 96.5 in(2450 mm): Sedan 99.2(2520 mm) Coupe 96.5 in(2450 mm): Sedan 99.2(2520 mm)
Front Brakes Ventilated discs, 9.5 in (241.3 mm) Ventilated disc, 9.5 in (241.3 mm)
Rear Brakes Solid disc 9.4 in (238 mm) Solid disc 9.4 in (238mm )
Wheels 5.5JJ x 14 5.5JJ x 14
Capacities
86-87 88-89
Crankcase 4.23 qts (4 liters) 4.23 qts (4 liters)
Cooling System 5.9 qts (5.6 liters) 5.9 qts (5.6 liters)
Fuel Tank 13.2 gallons (50 liters) 13.2 gallons (50 liters)
EPA City/Highway MT: 26/30 mpg  AT 25/31 mpg MT: 26/30 mpg  AT 25/31 mpg

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