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Specifications 1.9 JTS 160 bhp

No. of cylinders, layout 4, in line
Bore x stroke (mm) 86 x 80
Capacity (cc) 1859
Compression ratio 11.3 : 1
Max. power output kW (bhp-EC) 118 (160) at rpm 6500
Peak torque Nm (kgm-EC) 190 (19.4) at rpm 4500
Timing (control) 2 OHC (chain), 4 valves per cylinder, electrohydraulic continuous double variable valve timing
Fuel feed MED 7.6.1 electronic direct injection combined with ignition
Exhaust pipe single with polished terminal

Transmission
front wheel drive
Gearbox: 1st 3.818 (42/11); 2nd 2.353 (40/17); 3rd 1.571 (55/35); 4th 1.146 (47/41); 5th 0.943 (33/35); 6th 0.861 (31/36); Reverse 3.545 (39/11)
Final drive ratio 4.176 (71/17)
Standard tyres basic outfit 205/55 R 16

Steering

Steering box rack and pinion with hydraulic power steering
Turning circle between kerbs (m) 11.1

Suspension

Front high double wishbones
Rear Multilink system

Brakes D (disc)
Front (mm) D 305 x 28 ventilated, 60 mm floating calliper
Rear (mm) D 278 x 12 solid, combined 38 mm floating caliper

Supplies - Weights

Fuel tank (litres) 70
DIN kerb weight (kg) 1480
Max. towable weight (kg) 1500

Performance

Top speed (km/h) 212
Acceleration (1 adult + 30 kg):
0-100 km/h (sec) 9.7
0-1000 m (sec) 30.7

Fuel consumption
- Emissions as per EC directive 1999/100
Fuel consumption (l/100 km): urban cycle 12.2
extra-urban cycle 6.6
combined cycle 8.7
CO2 emissions (g/km) 205

Specifications 2.2 JTS 185 bhp

No. of cylinders, layout 4, in line
Bore x stroke (mm) 86 x 94.6
Capacity (cc) 2198
Compression ratio 11.3 : 1
Max. power output kW (bhp-EC) 136 (185) at rpm 6500
Peak torque Nm (kgm-EC) 230 (23.4) at rpm 4500
Timing (control) 2 OHC (chain), 4 valves per cylinder, electrohydraulic continuous
double variable valve timing
Fuel feed MED 7.6.1 electronic direct injection combined with ignition
Exhaust pipe double with separate silencers and chromed terminal

Transmission

front wheel drive
Gearbox: 1st 3.818 (42/11); 2nd 2.353 (40/17); 3rd 1.571 (55/35); 4th 1.146 (47/41); 5th 0.943 (33/35); 6th 0.861 (31/36); Reverse 3.545 (39/11)
Final drive ratio 4.176 (71/17)
Standard tyres basic outfit 215/55 R 16

Steering

Steering box rack and pinion with hydraulic power steering
Turning circle between kerbs (m) 11.1

Suspension

Front high double wishbones
Rear Multilink system

Brakes D (disc)

Front (mm) D 305 x 28 ventilated, 60 mm floating caliper
Rear (mm) D 278 x 12 solid, combined d38 mm floating caliper

Supplies - Weights

Fuel tank (litres) 70
DIN kerb weight (kg) 1490
Max. towable weight (kg) 1500

Performance

Top speed (km/h) 222
Acceleration (1 adult + 30 kg):
0-100 km/h (sec) 8.8
0-1000 m (sec) 29.6

Fuel consumption
- Emissions as per EC directive 1999/100
Fuel consumption (l/100 km): urban cycle 13.0
extra-urban cycle 7.3
combined cycle 9.4
CO2 emissions (g/km) 221

Specifications 3.2 V6 260 bhp

No. of cylinders, layout V 6
Bore x stroke (mm) 85.6 x 89
Capacity (cc) 3195
Compression ratio 11.25 : 1
Max. power output kW (bhp-EC) 191 (260) at rpm 6200
Peak torque Nm (kgm-EC) 322 (32.8) at rpm 4500
Timing (control) 4 OHC (chain), 4 electrohydraulic continuous variable valve timing phasers
Fuel feed MED 7.6.2 electronic direct injection combined with ignition
Exhaust pipe double with separate silencers and chromed terminal

Transmission

four wheel drive
Gearbox: 1st 3.917 (47/12); 2nd 2.040 (51/25); 3rd 1.365 (71/52); 4th 1.048 (65/62); 5th 0.846 (44/52); 6th 0.745 (37/50); Reverse 3.769 (47/12)
Final drive ratio 3.895 (74/15)
Standard tyres, basic outfit 225/50 R 17

Steering

Steering box rack and pinion with hydraulic power steering
Turning circle between kerbs (m) 11.1

Suspension
Front high double wishbones
Rear Multilink system

Brakes D (disc)

Front (mm) D 330 x 28 ventilated, 42 mm aluminium radial fixed caliper with 4 pistons
Rear (mm) D 292 x 22 ventilated, 42 mm combined floating calliper

Supplies - Weights
Fuel tank (litres) 70
DIN kerb weight (kg) 1740
Max. towable weight (kg) 1500

Performance

Top speed (km/h) 240
Acceleration (1 adult + 30 kg):
0-100 km/h (sec) 7.0
0-1000 m (sec) 27.5

Fuel consumption
- Emissions as per EC directive 1999/100
Fuel consumption (l/100 km): urban cycle 15.9
extra-urban cycle 8.5
combined cycle 11.5
CO2 emissions (g/km) 270

Specifications 1.9 JTDM 8V 120 bhp

No. of cylinders, layout 4, in line
Bore x stroke (mm) 82 x 90.4
Capacity (cc) 1910
Compression ratio 18 : 1
Max. power output kW (bhp-EC) 88 (120) at rpm 4000
Peak torque Nm (kgm-EC) 280 (28.6) at rpm 2000
Timing (control) 1 OHC (toothed belt) hydraulic tappets, Multijet direct injection with turbo and intercooler
Fuel feed Bosch EDC 16C39 electronic engine control system
Exhaust pipe single with polished terminal

Transmission

front wheel drive
Gearbox: 1st 3.818 (42/11); 2nd 2.158 (41/19); 3rd 1.302 (56/43); 4th 0.959 (47/49); 5th 0.744 (32/43); 6th 0.614 (27/44); Reverse 3.545 (39/11)
Final drive ratio 3.650 (73/20)
Standard tyres, basic outfit 215/55 R 16

Steering

Steering box rack and pinion with hydraulic power steering
Turning circle between kerbs (m) 11.1

Suspension

Front high wishbones
Rear Multilink system

Brakes D (disc)
Front (mm) D 305 x 28 ventilated, 60 mm floating calipers
Rear (mm) D 278 x 12 solid, 38 mm combined floating calipers

Supplies - Weights
Fuel tank (litres) 70
DIN kerb weight (kg) 1525
Max. towable weight (kg) 1500

Performance

Top speed (km/h) 191
Acceleration (1 adult + 30 kg):
0-100 km/h (sec) 11.0
0-1000 m (sec) 32.8

Fuel consumption
- Emissions as per EC directive 1999/100
Fuel consumption (l/100 km): urban cycle 7.8
extra-urban cycle 4.9
combined cycle 5.9
CO2 emissions (g/km) 157

Specifications 1.9 JTDM 16V 150 bhp

No. of cylinders, layout 4, in line
Bore x stroke (mm) 82 x 90.4
Capacity (cc) 1910
Compression ratio 17.5 : 1
Max. power output kW (bhp-EC) 110 (150) at rpm 4000
Peak torque Nm (kgm-EC) 320 (32.6) at rpm 2000
Timing (control) 2 OHC (toothed belt) hydraulic tappets, 4 valves per cylinder,
Multijet direct injection with turbo and intercooler
Fuel feed Bosch EDC 16C39 electronic engine control system
Exhaust pipe single with polished terminal

Transmission

front wheel drive
Gearbox: 1st 3.818 (42/11); 2nd 2.158 (41/19); 3rd 1.302 (56/43); 4th 0.959 (47/49); 5th 0.744 (32/43); 6th 0.614 (27/44); Reverse 3.545 (39/11)
Final drive ratio 3.650 (73/20)
Standard tyres, basic outfit 215/55 R 16

Steering

Steering box rack and pinion with hydraulic power steering
Turning circle between kerbs (m) 11.1

Suspension
Front high wishbones
Rear Multilink system

Brakes D (disc)

Front (mm) D 305 x 28 ventilated, 60 mm floating calipers
Rear (mm) D 278 x 12 solid, 38 mm combined floating calipers

Supplies - Weights
Fuel tank (litres) 70
DIN kerb weight (kg) 1535
Max. towable weight (kg) 1500

Performance

Top speed (km/h) 210
Acceleration (1 adult + 30 kg):
0-100 km/h (sec) 9.4
0-1000 m (sec) 30.8

Fuel consumption
- Emissions as per EC directive 1999/100
Fuel consumption (l/100 km): urban cycle 8.1
extra-urban cycle 4.8
combined cycle 6.0
CO2 emissions (g/km) 159

Specifications 2.4 JTDM 200 bhp

No. of cylinders, layout 5, in line
Bore x stroke (mm) 82 x 90.4
Capacity (cc) 2387
Compression ratio 17 : 1
Max. power output kW (bhp-EC) 147 (200) at rpm 4000
Peak torque Nm (kgm-EC) 400 (40.8) at rpm 2000
Timing (control) 2 OHC (toothed belt), hydraulic tappets, 4 valves per cylinder,
Multijet direct injection with turbo and intercooler
Fuel feed Bosch EDC 16C39 electronic engine control system
Exhaust pipe double with separate silencers and chromed terminal
Transmission: front wheel drive
Gearbox: 1st 3.917 (47/12); 2nd 2.040 (51/25); 3rd 1.321 (70/53); 4th 0.954 (62/65); 5th 0.755 (40/53); 6th 0.623 (38/61); Reverse 3.750 (45/12)
Final drive ratio 3.545 (78/22)
Standard tyres, basic outfit 225/50 R 17

Steering
Steering box rack and pinion with hydraulic power steering
Turning circle between kerbs (m) 11.1

Suspension

Front high wishbones
Rear Multilink system

Brakes D (disc)

Front (mm) D 330 x 28 ventilated, 42 mm radial fixed callipers with 4 pistons
Rear (mm) D 292 x 22 ventilated, 42 mm combined floating calipers

Supplies - Weights

Fuel tank (litres) 70
DIN kerb weight (kg) 1630
Max. towable weight (kg) 1500

Performance

Top speed (km/h) 228
Acceleration (1 adult + 30 kg):
0-100 km/h (sec) 8.4
0-1000 m (sec) 29.2

Fuel consumption
- Emissions as per EC directive 1999/100
Fuel consumption (l/100 km): urban cycle 9.3
extra-urban cycle 5.4
combined cycle 6.8
CO2 emissions (g/km) 179

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