Design Specifications
| Item | Measurement | Qualification | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANUAL TRANSMISSION | Type | Synchronized, 5-speed forward, 1 reverse | |
| Primary reduction | Direct 1:1 | ||
| Gear ratio | 1st | 3.285 | |
| 2nd | 1.807 | ||
| 3rd | 1.193 | ||
| 4th | 0.903 | ||
| 5th | 0.685 | ||
| Reverse | 3.000 | ||
| Final reduction | Type | Single helical gear | |
| Gear ratio | 4.062 | ||
| AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | Type | Electronically controlled automatic, 4-speed forward, 1 reverse | |
| Primary reduction | Direct 1:1 | ||
| Gear ratio | 1st | 2.528 | |
| 2nd | 1.427 | ||
| 3rd | 0.931 | ||
| 4th | 0.620 | ||
| Reverse | 1.863 | ||
| Final reduction | Type | Single helical gear | |
| Gear ratio | 4.466 | ||
| STEERING | Type | Power-assisted rack and pinion | |
| Overall ratio | 16.09 | ||
| Turns, lock-to-lock | 3.11 | ||
| Steering wheel diameter | 380 mm (15.0 in) | ||
| SUSPENSION | Type | Front | Independent double wishbone, coil spring with stabilizer |
| Rear | Five-link double wishbone | ||
| Shock absorber | Front and rear | Telescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas-filled | |
| WHEEL ALIGNMENT | Camber | Front | 0° |
| Rear | 0°30' | ||
| Caster | Front | 2°48' | |
| Total toe | Front | 0 mm (0 in.) | |
| Rear | In 2 mm (1/16 in.) | ||
| BRAKES | Type of service brake | Front | Power-assisted self-adjusting ventilated disc |
| Rear without ABS | Power-assisted self-adjusting solid drum | ||
| Rear with ABS | Power-assisted self-adjusting solid disc | ||
| Type of parking brake | Mechanical actuating, rear wheels | ||
| Pad friction surface area | Front | 49 cm 2 x 2 (7.6 sq in x 2) | |
| Rear | 28 cm 2 x 2 (4.3 sq in x 2) | ||
| Shoe friction surface area | Rear | 74 cm 3 2 (11.5 sq in x 2) | |
| TIRES | Size of front and rear tires | DX | P195/70R14 90S |
| LX and EX | P195/65R1589H | ||
| Size of spare tires | T125/70D15 95M | ||
| AIR CONDITIONING | Cooling capacity | 5,240 Kcal/h (20,800 BTU/h) | |
| Compressor | Type/manufacturer | Swash plate/DENSO | |
| Number of cylinders | 10 | ||
| Capacity | 177.7 m l /rev. (10.84 cu in/rev.) | ||
| Maximum speed | 7,600 rpm | ||
| Lubricant capacity | 160 m l (5 1/3 fl oz) | ||
| Lubricant type | ND-OIL 8 (P/N 38897-PR7-A01AH or 38899-PR7-A01) | ||
| Condenser | Type | Corrugated fin | |
| Evaporator | Type | Corrugated fin | |
| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 4-door | 4,795 mm (188.8 in.) |
| 2-door | 4,745 mm (186.8 in.) | ||
| Overall width | 1,785 mm (70.3 in.) | ||
| Overall height | 4-door | 1,445 mm (56.9 in.) | |
| 2-door | 1,395 mm (54.9 in.) | ||
| Wheelbase | 4-door | 2,715 mm (106.9 in.) | |
| 2-door | 2,670 mm (105.1 in.) | ||
| Track | Front | 1,555 mm (61.2 in.) | |
| Rear | 1,535 mm (60.4 in.) | ||
| Ground clearance | 158 mm (6.2 in.) | ||
| Seating capacity | Five | ||
| WEIGHT (U.S.A.) | 4-door Sedan: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | DX (99-00) | 3,990 lbs |
| DX (01) | 4,035 lbs | ||
| LX (98-02) | |||
| EX (98-00) | |||
| EX (01-02) | 4,080 lbs | ||
| 2-door Coupe: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | LX (98-00) | 3,945 lbs | |
| LX (01-02) | 3,990 lbs | ||
| EX (98-02) | 4,035 lbs | ||
| WEIGHT (CANADA) | 4-door sedan: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | DX (98-00) | 1,810 kg |
| DX (01) | 1,830 kg | ||
| LX (98-02) | |||
| EX (98-00) | |||
| EX (01-02) | 1,850 kg | ||
| 2-door Coupe: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | LX (98-00) | 1,790 kg | |
| LX (01-02) | 1,810 kg | ||
| EX (98-02) | 1,830 kg | ||
| ENGINE | Type | F23A1 and F23A4 engines | Water-cooled, 4-stroke SOHC VTEC gasoline engine |
| F23A5 engine | Water-cooled, 4-stroke SOHC gasoline engine | ||
| Cylinder arrangement | Inline 4-cylinder, transverse | ||
| Bore and stroke | 86.0 x 97.0 mm (3.39 x 3.82 in.) | ||
| Displacement | 2,254 cm 3 (m l ) (138 cu in.) | ||
| Compression ratio | F23A1 and F23A4 engines | 9.3 | |
| F23A5 engine | 8.8 | ||
| Valve train | F23A1 and F23A4 engines | Belt driven, SOHC VTEC 4 valves per cylinder | |
| F23A5 engine | Belt driven, SOHC 4 valves per cylinder | ||
| Lubrication system | Forced, wet sump, with trochoid pump | ||
| Oil pump displacement | At 6,000 engine rpm | 53.7 l (56.7 US qt, 47.3 lmp qt)/minute | |
| Water pump displacement | At 6,000 engine rpm | 150 l (159 US qt, 132 lmp qt)/minute | |
| Fuel required | UNLEADED gasoline with 86 pump octane number or higher | ||
| STARTER | Type | Gear reduction | |
| Normal output | M/T | 1.2 kW | |
| A/T | 1.4 kW | ||
| Nominal voltage | 12V | ||
| Hour rating | 30 seconds | ||
| Direction of rotation | Clockwise as viewed from gear end | ||
| CLUTCH | Clutch | M/T | Single plate dry, diaphragm spring |
| A/T | Torque converter | ||
| Clutch friction material surface area | M/T | 217 cm 3 (33.6 sq in) | |
| AIR CONDITIONING | Blower | Type | Sirocco fan |
| Motor input | 230W/12V | ||
| Speed control | 4-speed | ||
| Maximum capacity | 520 m 1 /h (18,300 cu ft/h) | ||
| Temperature control | Air-mix type | ||
| Compressor clutch | Type | Dry, single plate, Poly-V belt drive | |
| Electrical power consumption at 68°F (20°C) | 40 W maximum at 12 V | ||
| Refrigerant | Type | HFC-134a (R-134a) | |
| Quantity | 600-650 g (21-23 oz) | ||
| ELECTRICAL RATINGS | Battery | 12 V-52 AH/5 hours | |
| Starter | DENSO | 12V-1.2 kW | |
| MITSUBA | 12 V-1.4 kW | ||
| Alternator | F23A1 and F23A5 engines | 12V-80A | |
| F23A4 engine | 12V-90A | ||
| Fuses | Under-hood fuse/ relay box | 100 A, 50 A, 40 A, 30 A, 20 A, 15 A | |
| Under-dash driver's fuse/relay box | 30 A, 15A, 10A, 7, 5A | ||
| Under-dash passenger's fuss/ relay box | 30 A, 20 A, 10 A, 7.5 A | ||
| Light bulbs | Headlight high beam | 12V-60W | |
| Headlight low beam | 12V-51 W | ||
| Front turn signal/ Front side marker lights | 12 V-24 W/2.2 CP (candlepower) (two filaments) | ||
| Front parking lights | 12V-3CP | ||
| Rear turn signal lights | 12V-21 W | ||
| Brake/Taillights | 12V-21/5W | ||
| Inner taillight | 12V-3CP | ||
| High mount brake light | 12V-21 W | ||
| Back-up lights | 12V-21 W | ||
| License plate light | 12V-3CP | ||
| Ceiling light | 12V-7W | ||
| Trunk lights | 12V-5W | ||
| Door courtesy lights | 12V-2CP | ||
| Vanity mirror lights | 12 V-1.1 W | ||
| Glove box light | 12V-3.4W | ||
| Spotlights | 14V-4CP | ||
| Gauge lights | 14V-1.4W, 3.0W, 3.4W | ||
| Indicator lights | 12 V-LED, 14 V-0.56 W, 0.7 W, 1.4 W | ||
| Panel and pilot lights | 14V-0.56W, 0.84 W | ||
| Heater control panel lights | 14V-1.12W, 1.4W |
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