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| Vehicle | ||
|---|---|---|
| EPA Classification | ||
| Compact | Compact | Compact |
| Engine | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine Order Code | ||
| LSJ | EDV | |
| Engine Type | ||
| Supercharged Gas 4-Cyl | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| Displacement | ||
| 2.0L/122 | 2.0L/121 | 2.4L/148 |
| Fuel System | ||
| SFI | SMPI | SMPI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | ||
| 205 @ 5600 | 136 @ 6000 | 230 @ 5300 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | ||
| 200 @ 4400 | 133 @ 4500 | 250 @ 2400-4400 |
| Transmission | ||
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | ||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code | ||
| MM5 | DDR | |
| Trans Type | ||
| 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. | ||
| Manual | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | ||
| 3.38 | 3.42 | 3.65 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | ||
| 1.76 | 2.14 | 2.05 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | ||
| 1.18 | 1.45 | 1.37 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | ||
| 0.89 | 1.03 | 0.97 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | ||
| 0.70 | 0.77 | 0.76 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | ||
| 3.17 | 3.73 | 3.47 |
| Clutch Size (in) | ||
| 9.4 | ||
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | ||
| 4.05 | 3.82 | 3.53 |
| Mileage | ||
|---|---|---|
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | ||
| 23 | 26 | 22 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | ||
| 29 | 35 | 30 |
| Electrical | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | ||
| 525 | 450 | |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | ||
| 105 | 110 | 136 |
| Cooling System | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | ||
| 9.3 | 8.0 | |
| Weight Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | ||
| 2991 | 2725 | 2900 |
| Trailering | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | ||
| 1000 | 1000 | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | ||
| 100 | 100 | |
| Suspension | ||
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | ||
| Performance | MacPherson strut | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | ||
| Performance | SLA Control Blade | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | ||
| Handling | w/Coil Springs | MacPherson struts |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | ||
| Handling | Chapman struts | |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | ||
| 0.83 | 0.94 | |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) | ||
| 0.79 | 0.67 | |
| Brakes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type | ||
| Pwr | Pwr | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | ||
| 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | ||
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | ||
| 11.6 X 1.02 | 11.0 x 1.10 | |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | ||
| 10.6 X 0.55 | 10.63 x 0.47 | |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | ||
| Yes | ||
| Tires | ||
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Order Code | ||
| QTJ | ||
| Rear Tire Order Code | ||
| QTJ | ||
| Front Tire Size | ||
| P215/45R18 | P205/50R16 | P205/50ZR17 |
| Rear Tire Size | ||
| P215/45R18 | P205/50R16 | P205/50ZR17 |
| Spare Tire Size | ||
| Compact | T115/70D14 | |
| Wheels | ||
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Size (in) | ||
| 18 x 7.0 | 16 x - TBD - | 17 x 6.0 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | ||
| 18 x 7.0 | 16 x - TBD - | 17 x 6.0 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | ||
| 14 | ||
| Front Wheel Material | ||
| Aluminum | Alloy | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | ||
| Aluminum | Alloy | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | ||
| Steel | ||
| Steering | ||
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | ||
| Pwr | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | ||
| 16.6 | 16.0 | 18 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | ||
| 3.4 | 2.70 | |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | ||
| 33.5 | 34.1 | 41.0 |
| Fuel Tank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | ||
| 13.0 | 14.0 | 12.5 |
| Exterior Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase (in) | ||
| 103.3 | 102.9 | 105.0 |
| Length, Overall (in) | ||
| 180.5 | 175.2 | 174.4 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | ||
| 67.9 | 66.7 | 67.4 |
| Height, Overall (in) | ||
| 55.5 | 56.8 | 56.0 |
| Tread Width, Front (in) | ||
| 58.7 | 58.9 | 58.0 |
| Tread Width, Rear (in) | ||
| 58.1 | 58.7 | 58.1 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | ||
| 5.4 | 6.2 | 6.1 |
| Liftover Height (in) | ||
| 29.1 | ||
| Cargo Area Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume (ft³) | ||
| 13.9 | 14.8 | 13.1 |
| Interior Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity | ||
| 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | ||
| 83.0 | 94.1 | 89.2 |
| Front Head Room (in) | ||
| 38.7 | 39.1 | 38.4 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | ||
| 42.0 | 40.7 | 42.2 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | ||
| 53.0 | 53.5 | 53.4 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | ||
| 49.5 | 49.4 | 52.4 |
| Second Head Room (in) | ||
| 35.7 | 38.4 | 36.7 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | ||
| 32.2 | 37.6 | 34.8 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | ||
| 49.0 | 53.6 | 52.8 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | ||
| 46.1 | 50.7 | 52.9 |
| Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Name | ||
| Cobalt | Focus | SRT4 |
| Body Style | ||
| 2 Door Coupe | 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan |
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