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2dr Cpe Base Competition
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2dr Cpe Base Competition Features & Specs

Specifications

  • Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
  • Engine: 2.0L (122) DOHC SMPI 16 valve 4 cyl engine - POWERTRAIN
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline Fuel
  • Fuel Capacity: 12.5 gal.
  • Torque: 133 ft. lbs.
  • Horsepower: 150 hp.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 29/39
  • Transmission: 3 Speed Manual
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Cargo Capacity: 11.8 cu. ft.
  • Curb Weight: 2430 lbs.
  • Tires: P185/65HR14
  • Front Head Room: 39.6"
  • Front Leg Room: 42.5"
  • Wheelbase: 104.0"
  • Length: 171.8"
  • Width: 67.5"
  • Height: 54.9"

Interior Features

  • Cloth front high back bucket seats w/vinyl trim
  • Fixed rear bench seat
  • Warning lights for brakes, oil pressure, check engine, air bag, seatbelts, high beam
  • Warning chimes for key-in-ignition, headlights-on, seat belts
  • Instrument panel w/120-MPH electro-mechanical speedometer, odometer w/trip odometer, fuel/engine temp gauges
  • Floor mounted console-inc:2-cup holders, front storage trays, coin holder, covered armrest w/storage bin
  • Interior rear view mirror w/day/night feature
  • Trunk dress-up w/molded carpet for wheel houses & spare tire well
  • Cloth covered headliner
  • Dual sun visors w/driver-side sunshade extension panel
  • Electronic AM/FM stereo radio-inc: seek up/down, digital clock, (4) speakers {Deleted by Base Pkg}

Exterior Features

  • Premium sound insulation-inc: under hood pad/rear wheel house & trunk floor silencers
  • Body-color grille bar
  • Black dual exterior manual remote mirrors
  • 2-speed variable intermittent windshield wipers
  • Tinted glass (all windows)
  • Aero style halogen headlights w/replaceable bulbs
  • Front/rear body-colored fascia {Upgraded by Base Pkg}
  • Front/rear 5-MPH protection bumpers

Safety Features

  • Passive driver & front passenger airbag restraint system
  • Front/rear outboard adjustable active 3-point safety belts
  • Rear 2-point center lap belt
  • Side guard door beams
  • Single note horn

Mechanical Features

  • 2.0L (122) DOHC SMPI 16 valve 4 cyl engine
  • 5-speed performance manual transaxle w/OD
  • Front wheel drive
  • Electronic distributorless ignition
  • 83 amp alternator
  • 450 CCA maintenance free battery
  • Touring independent front gas-charged strut suspension w/coil springs, stabilizer bar stabilizer bar {Upgraded by Base Pkg}
  • Independent multilink rear suspension w/gas-charged struts,coil springs {Upgraded by Base Pkg}
  • P175/70R14 all-season SBR BSW tires {Upgraded by Base Pkg}
  • 14" bright silver painted wheels {Upgraded by Base Pkg}
  • T115/70D14 compact spare tire {Upgraded by Base Pkg}
  • Pwr-assisted 18:1 ratio steering {Upgraded by Base Pkg}
  • Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes {Upgraded by Base Pkg}
  • 12.5 gallon fuel tank
  • Stainless steel exhaust system
  • Unibody construction w/galvanized steel corrosion protection

Options & Packages

Quick Order Pkg

Quick-order pkg ($1,730)

  • Competition pkg

Additional Options

National champion interior pkg ($500)

  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel/shift knob
  • Tango cloth bucket seats
  • 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat
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