Design Specifications

Item | Measurement | Qualification | Specification
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DIMENSIONS | Overall length |  | 4,665 mm (183.7 in.)
Overall width |  | 1,760 mm (69.3 in.)
Overall height |  | 1,445 mm (56.9 in.)
Wheel base |  | 2,680 mm (105.5 in.)
Track | Front | 1,515 mm (59.6 in.)
Rear | 1,525 mm (60.0 in.)
Seating capacity |  | Five (5)
WEIGHT | Curb weight | 5MT | 1,301−1,418 kg (2,868−3,126 lbs)
6MT | 1,386−1,450 kg (3,056−3,197 lbs)
1,400−1,455 kg (3,086−3,208 lbs) Australian model
5AT | 1,357−1,483 kg (2,992−3,269 lbs)
1,435−1,490 kg (3,164−3,285 lbs) Australian model
Max. permissible weight |  | See the plate attached to the left damper housing in the engine compartment
1,960 kg (4,321 lbs) Australian model
ENGINE | Type |  | Water-cooled, 4-stroke DOHC i-VTEC petrol engine
Cylinder arrangement |  | Inline 4-cylinder, transverse
Bore and stroke | K20A6 engine | 86 x 86 mm (3.39 x 3.39 in.)
K24A3 engine | 87 x 99 mm (3.43 x 3.90 in.)
Displacement | K20A6 engine | 1,998 cm 3 (122 cu in.)
K24A3 engine | 2,354 cm 3 (144 cu in.)
Compression ratio | K20A6 engine | 9.8
K24A3 engine | 10.5
Valve train |  | Chain driven, DOHC i-VTEC 4 valves per cylinder
Lubrication system |  | Forced, wet sump, with trochoid pump
Oil pump displacement | At 6,300 rpm (min −1 ) | 54.3 L (57.4 US qt, 47.8 Imp qt)/minute
Water pump displacement | At 6,000 rpm (min −1 ) | 82 L (87 US qt, 72 Imp qt)/minute
Fuel required |  | Premium UNLEADED petrol with 95 research octane number or higher
STARTER | Type |  | Gear reduction
Normal output |  | 1.0 kW, 1.1 kW, 1.2 kW, 1.6 kW, 1.7 kW
Normal voltage |  | 12 V
Hour rating |  | 30 seconds
Rotation direction |  | Clockwise as viewed from gear end
CLUTCH | Clutch type | M/T | Single plate dry, diaphragm spring
A/T | 3-element torque converter with lock-up clutch
Clutch friction material surface area | M/T | 203 cm 2 (31.5 sq in.)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (ARK5) | Type | ARK5 | Synchronized, 5-speed forward, 1 reverse
Primary reduction |  | Direct 1:1
Gear ratio | 1st | 3.266
2nd | 1.769
3rd | 1.212
4th | 0.972
5th | 0.780
Reverse | 3.583
Final reduction | Type | Single helical gear
Gear ratio | 4.388
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (ARK7) | Type | ARK7 | Synchronized, 5-speed forward, 1 reverse
Primary reduction |  | Direct 1:1
Gear ratio | 1st | 3.266
2nd | 1.769
3rd | 1.212
4th | 0.972
5th | 0.780
Reverse | 3.583
Final reduction | Type | Single helical gear
Gear ratio | 4.105
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (AST5) | Type | AST5 | Synchronized, 6-speed forward, 1 reverse
Primary reduction |  | Direct 1:1
Gear ratio | 1st | 3.533
2nd | 1.880
3rd | 1.354
4th | 1.027
5th | 0.825
6th | 0.659
Reverse | 3.583
Final reduction | Type | Single helical gear
Gear ratio | 4.388
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | Type | MCTA | Electronically controlled automatic, 5-speed forward, 1 reverse
Primary reduction |  | Direct 1:1
Gear ratio | 1st | 2.652
2nd | 1.517
3rd | 1.037
4th | 0.738
5th | 0.566
Reverse | 2.000
Final reduction | Type | Single helical gear
Gear ratio (K20A6 engine) | 4.562
Gear ratio (K24A3 engine) | 4.438

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Item | Measurement | Qualification | Specification
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STEERING | Type | 2.0 Sport, 2.0 Executive, 2.4 Type S, 2.4 Executive | Power-assisted rack and pinion
Econo, 2.0 Comfort | Electric power-assisted rack and pinion
Overall ratio |  | 14.57
Turns, lock-to-lock |  | 2.85
Steering wheel diameter |  | 380 mm (15.0 in.)
SUSPENSION | Type | Front | Independent double wishbone with stabilizer, coil sprig
Rear | Independent double wishbone with stabilizer, coil sprig
Shock absorber | Front | Telescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas-filled
Rear | Telescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas-filled
BRAKES | Type of service brake | Front | Power-assisted self-adjusting ventilated disc
Rear | Power-assisted self-adjusting solid disc
Type of parking brake |  | Mechanical actuating, rear wheels
Pad friction surface area | Front | 48.8 cm 2 x 2 (7.56 sq in. x 2)
Rear | 24.3 cm 2 x 2 (3.77 sq in. x 2)
TYRES | Size |  | See tyre information label
AIR CONDITIONING | Compressor | Type | Scroll
Capacity | 108 mL (6.59 cu in.)/rev.
Maximum speed | 10,000 rpm (min −1 )
Lubricant capacity | 130 mL (4 1/3 fl oz)
Lubricant type | KEIHIN SP-10
Condenser | Type | Corrugated fin
Evaporator | Type | Corrugated fin
Blower | Type | Radial
Motor type | 210 W/12 V
Speed control | Infinite variable
Maximum capacity | 485 m 3 /h (17,100 cu ft/h)
Temperature control |  | Air-mix type
Compressor clutch | Type | Dry, signal plate, poly V-belt drive
Electrical power consumption at 20 °C (68 °F) | 42 W maximum at 12 V
Refrigerant | Type | HFC-134a (R-134a)
Capacity | 500−550 g (17.6−19.4 oz)
ELECTRICAL RATINGS | Battery |  | 12 V−20 AH/5 hours
Starter |  | 12 V−1.0 kW, 1.1 kW, 1.2 kW, 1.6 kW, 1.7 kW
Alternator |  | 12 V−105 A
Fuses | Under-hood fuse/relay box | 100 A, 50 A, 40 A, 30 A, 20 A, 15 A, 10 A, 7.5 A
Under-dash fuse/relay box | 30 A, 20 A, 15 A, 10 A, 7.5 A
Light bulbs | Headlight high beam | 12 V−60 W (HB3)
Headlight low beam | 12 V−55 W (HB4)
12 V−35 W (HID)
Front fog lights | 12 V−55 W
Front turn signal lights | 12 V−21 W
Front parking lights | 12 V−5 W
Side turn signal lights | LED
Rear turn signal lights | 12V−21 W
Stop/taillights | 12V−21/5 W
Taillights | 12V−5 W
High-mount brake light | 12V−21 W
Back-up lights | 12 V−21 W
License plate light | 12 V−5 W
Rear fog lights | 12 V−21 W
Ceiling light | 12 V−8 W
Spotlights | 12 V−8 W
Trunk light | 12 V−5 W
Door courtesy lights | 12 V−3.8 W
Glove box light | 12 V−3.4 W
Vanity mirror lights | 12 V−2 W
Gauge lights | LED
Indicator lights | LED