First Gen Non-turbo Specs
| Engine | ||
| Bore & Stroke (mm/in.) | 91.1x76.0/3.59x2.99 | |
| Displacement (cc/cu. in) | 2972/181 | |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 222@6000 | |
| Torque (lbs-ft) @ rpm | 201@4500 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Type | Front-wheel drive | |
| Transmission | Five-speed manual overdrive, optional four-speed automatic overdrive | |
| Suspension | ||
| Type | Four-wheel independent | |
| Front | Coil-over strut, stabilizer bar | |
| Rear | Upper and lower control arms trailing arms, coil springs, stabilzer bar | |
| Steering | ||
| Type | Power-assist rack-and-pinion | |
| Brakes | ||
| Type | Four-wheel vented discs with ABS | |
| Diameter(mm/in.) front | 274/10.8 | |
| Diameter(mm/in.) rear | 264/10.4 | |
| Wheels & Tires | ||
| Wheel type | 8.J-16 aluminum alloy | |
| Tire type | 225/55R16 V-rated radial | |
| Exterior Dimensions | (mm/in.) | |
| Wheelbase | 2470/97.2 | |
| Overall length | 4545/178.9 | |
| Overall Width | 1840/72.4 | |
| Overall Height | 1274/49.0 | |
| Track (front) | 1560/61.4 | |
| Track (rear) | 1580/62.2 | |
| Interior Dimensions | (mm/in.) | |
| Leg room | Front 1123/44.2 Rear 1580/62.2 | |
| Head room | Front 942/37.1 Rear 867/34.1 | |
| Weights & Capacities | ||
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) | 11.1 | |
| Interior Volume (cu. ft.) | 93.4 | |
| Fuel Capacity (l/gal.) | 75/19.8 | |
| Curb weight SL (kg/lb) 5M(4A) | 1530/3376 (1570/3461) | |
| base model (kg/lb) 5M(4A) | 1460/3219 (1500/3307) | |
| EPA Figures | ||
| CITY | 18mpg (5spd man - 19mpg) | |
| Hwy | 24mpg (5spd man - 24mpg) | |
| Combined | 20mpg (5spd man - 21mpg) |
