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2003 Nissan 350Z
Specifications
Mechanical
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Engine
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Name
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VQ35DE
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Cam Design
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DOHC
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Orientation
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Longitudinal
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Cylinders / Configuration
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V6 w/ Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) & Molybdenum coated pistons
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Block / Head Composition
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Aluminum/aluminum
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Displacement (liters)
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3.5L
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Horsepower
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287 @ 6,200 RPM
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Torque (lbs/ft)
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274 @ 4,800 RPM
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Bore & Stroke (mm)
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95.5 & 81.4
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Compression Ratio (:1)
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10.3
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Maximum Engine Speed
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6,600 RPM
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Induction System
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Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
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Valvetrain
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4-valves-per-cylinder
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Engine Cover
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Standard
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Engine Mounts (3 mounts per vehicle)
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2 liquid filled; 1 rubber
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Recommended Fuel
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Premium unleaded
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Emissions System
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Closed loop feedback system w/ 3-way catalyst
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Emission Certification Level
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LEV
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Exhaust
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Dual (single each side)
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Electrical
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Ignition System
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Electronic, Nissan Direct Ignition System (NDIS)
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Starter
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1.4KW Reduction
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Alternator
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110 Amp.
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Battery
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12 Volt
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Transmission and Drive System
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Drive configuration
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Mid-mounted front-engine / rear wheel drive
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Transmission Type 6-speed manual
5-speed auto w/ manual mode
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Standard (Base, Enth, Touring 6MT, Track)
Standard (Touring 5AT) Optional (Enth)
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Gear Ratio
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
Reverse
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M/T A/T
3.794 3.540
2.324 2.264
1.624 1.472
1.271 1.000
1.000 0.834
0.794 N/A
3.446 2.370
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Final Drive Ratio
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3.538 3.357
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Drive Shaft
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Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP)
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Viscous-Limited Slip Differential
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Standard on all models but Base
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Vehicle Dynamic Control
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Standard on Perf, Touring 6MT and Track models
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Brakes
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Standard (Standard on all except Track)
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.
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Front
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Type
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Vented Disc, 2 caliper pistons
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Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)
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11.65" x .95"
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Rear
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Type
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Vented Disc, single caliper piston
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Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)
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11.50" x .63"
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Brembo (Standard on Track)
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..
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Type
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Vented Disc, 4 caliper pistons
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Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)
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12.76" x 1.18"
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| Rear |
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Type
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Vented Disc, 2 caliper pistons
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Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)
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12.68" x .87"
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Brake Assist
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Standard
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Brake Control
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Power-assisted (vacuum)
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ABS
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Standard
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Number of Wheels
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4 |
Number of Channels
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4 |
Number of Sensors
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4 |
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Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
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Standard
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Parking Brake
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Hand operated along left side of center console
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Steering
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Type
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Engine speed sensitive power rack-and-pinion
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Power Assisted
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Standard
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Overall Ratio
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15.9
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Turns (lock to lock)
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2.6
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Turning Diameter (curb to curb, in feet)
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35.33
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Turning Diameter (wall to wall, in feet)
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37.27
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Steering Wheel
Tilt
Telescopic
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3-spoke design w/ air bag
Manual
N/A
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Suspension
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Front
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Independent multi-link aluminum suspension
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Front Strut Tower Bar
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Standard
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Stabilizer Bar
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Standard
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Rear
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Independent multi-link aluminum suspension
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Integrated Strut Tower Brace
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Standard
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Stabilizer Bar
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Standard
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Body / Chassis
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Type
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Unibody
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Materials (primary)
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Corrosion resistant and high strength steel
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Hood
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Aluminum
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Rear Hatch
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Steel
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Exterior
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Wheels & Tires
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Base
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Enth.
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Perf.
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Track
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Touring 5AT
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Touring 6MT
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Wheels
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Aluminum-alloy (7-spoke) FR: 17"x7.5" RR: 17"x8"
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S
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S
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N/A
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N/A
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S
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N/A
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Aluminum-alloy (6-spoke) FR 18"x7.5" RR: 18"x8"
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N/A
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N/A
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S
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N/A
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N/A
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S
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Super light Aluminum-alloy (6-spoke) FR: 18"x8"
RR: 18"x8.5"
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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S
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N/A
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N/A
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Tires
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Bridgestone Summer tires - Front 225/50R17 94W,
Rear 235/50R17 96W
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S
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S
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N/A
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N/A
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S
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N/A
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Bridgestone Potenza RE 040 Summer Tire —
Front 225/45R18 91W,
Rear 245/45R18 96W
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N/A
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N/A
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S
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S
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N/A
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S
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Spare Tire
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Temporary (steel) Non-Brembo equipped models
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S
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S
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S
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N/A
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S
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S
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Temporary (steel) Brembo equipped Track Package
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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S
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N/A
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N/A
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Location
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Lights
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Headlights
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Halogen Headlamps
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S
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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Flush mounted, Low: xenon HID, Hi: Halogen
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N/A
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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Interior
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Seating
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Base
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Enth.
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Perf.
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Track
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Touring 5AT
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Touring 6MT
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Capacity
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Sport Seat Cloth
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S
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S
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S
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S
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N/A
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N/A
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Leather
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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S
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S
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Type
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Heated Seats
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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S
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S
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Driver Seat Cloth — 6-way manual
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S
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S
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S
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S
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N/A
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N/A
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Driver Seat Leather — 4-way power, 2-way manual
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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S
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S
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Passenger Seat Cloth — 4-way manual
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S
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S
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S
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S
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N/A
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N/A
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Passenger Seat Leather — 2-way power
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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S
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S
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Memory System
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N/A
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Passenger seat back fold down function
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S
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Seat back pocket (passenger seat)
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S
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Audio
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.
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Head unit and speakers
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.
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160W AM/FM/CD w/ 6 speakers (w/ digital clock)
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S
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S
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S
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S
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N/A
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N/A
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240W Bose® audio with cassette/6CD in-dash/AM/FM/CD changer control (w/ digital clock)
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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S
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S
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Radio Data System (RDS), Bose only
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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S
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S
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Bose AudioPilot™ noise-compensation, Bose only
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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S
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S
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DVD navigation system
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N/A
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N/A
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O
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O
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O
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O
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Instrumentation
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Meters/Gauges
Speedometer
Tachometer
Coolant temperature
Fuel level
LCD dual trip odometer
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Standard
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3-Bay Gauges
Drive computer
Tire pressure monitor (Perf, Track, Tour 6MT)
Oil pressure gauge
Voltmeter
Oil temperature
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Standard
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Indicators
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Clock
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Standard
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M/T shift up timing indicator (light)
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When equipped with 6MT
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A/T indicator
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When equipped with 5AT
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Cruise Control
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N/A with Base model
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Overdrive off
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N/A
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TCS off
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Enth, Tour 5AT
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VDC off
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Perf, Track, Tour 6MT
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Safety and Security
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Passenger Restraint Systems
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Air bags (SRS)
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Driver (dual stage with seat belt sensors)
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Standard
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Passenger (dual stage with seat belt sensors)
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Standard
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SRS side & curtain air bags, driver/passenger
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Optional
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Outboard seat belts, front
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3-point (ALR/ELR for passenger, ELR for driver)
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Seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters
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Standard
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Tether anchorage
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Standard
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Power window lockout button
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Standard
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Passive Safety
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Front crumple zones
Hood buckling creases and safety stops
Rear crumple zones
Body side reinforcements
Shift interlock system AT
Clutch interlock system MT
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S
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Security
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Steering wheel locks when key is removed
Vehicle security system
Immobilizer
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S
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Dimensions
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Exterior (inches)
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Wheelbase
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104.3
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Overall length
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169.6
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Overall width
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71.5
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Overall height
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51.9
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Tread width
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Front
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60.4
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Rear
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60.8
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Coefficient of drag (Cd)
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0.30/0.29 Track model
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Interior (inches)
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Head room
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38.2
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Leg room
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42.6
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Hip room
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53.9
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Shoulder room
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53.6
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Cargo volume
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VDA rating
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8.3 cubic feet
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SAE rating
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6.8 cubic feet
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Weights
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Base
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Enth
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Perf
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Track
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Tour 5AT
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Tour 6MT
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Curb (pounds)
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MT
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3,188
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3,197
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3,217
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3,225
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-
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3,247
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AT
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-
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3,210
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-
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3,239
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-
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Weight distribution (%) Front/Rear
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GVWR
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Volume (cubic feet)
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Passenger compartment
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50.5
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Cargo
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6.8
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Total
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57.3
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Fuel Economy
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City
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AT
MT
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19
20 |
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Highway
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AT
MT
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26
26 |
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Classification
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2-door coupe
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