Technical Specifications

Body and Chassis

Vehicle Type		5 Passenger Sedan
Wheelbase (in./mm.)	(A)	116.5/2960
Track Front (in./mm.) Track Rear (in./mm.)		59.9/1521 59.3/1505
Overall Length (in./mm.)	(B)	210.0/5335
Curb Weight (lbs./kg.)		4390/1990
Fuel Tank Capacity (gal/res. U.S.) (gal/res. Imp.) (ltrs./res.)		25.3/3.4 21.1/2.9 96/13
Trunk Capacity (cu. ft./m3)		18.2/0.52
Battery Capacity (volts/amp.-hrs.)		12V/66Ah
Steering Wheel Turns Lock to Lock		2.7
Turning Circle (ft./m.)		40.0/12.18

Interior Dimensions

Head Room Front (in./mm.)	(C)	38.6/980
Leg Room Front (in./mm.)	(D)	41.7/1060
Hip Room Front (in./mm.)	(E)	57.5/1460
Shoulder Room Front (in./mm.)	(F)	55.1/1400
Head Room Rear (in./mm.)	(G)	37.1/942
Leg Room Rear (in./mm.)	(H)	38.1/967
Hip Room Rear (in./mm.)	(I)	59.5/1510
Shoulder Room Rear (in./mm.)	(J)	54.9/1394

Engine, Transmission, Suspension, Tires and Brakes

Engine Type	V-type, 8-cylinder, C.I.S. fuel injection system, 2 single overhead camshafts, 5 main bearings*
Net Horsepower @rpm	250 @ 4000
Net Torque lbs.-ft. @ rpm/mkp.	360 @ 2500/51.6
Bore/Stroke (in./mm.)	4.21 x 3.74/107 x 95
Displacement (cu. in./cm.3)	417.1/6834
Maximum Engine Speed (rpm.)	5300
Compression Ratio	8.0:1
Transmission	3-speed automatic with torque converter.
Rear Axle Ratio	2.65:1
Suspension Front	Independent suspension; self leveling: double A-arms, anti-dive control, stabilizer bar. Wheel susension: two hydro-pneumatic suspension units which act as springs and shock absorbers.
Suspension Rear	Independent suspension; self leveling: M-B diagonal pivot axle with limited slip differential; starting and braking torque compensation, stabilizer bar. Wheel suspension: two hydro-pneumatic suspension units which act as springs and shock absorbers.
Tires and Rims	215/70 VR x 14 steel-belted radial 6.5J x 14 - light alloy
Braking system	2-circuit hydraulic, 4 wheel power disc brakes. Front discs ventilated. Total swept area 456.5 square in.

NOTE: Horsepower and torque ratings are made in accordance with SAE J-245. Dimensions made in accordance with SAE specifications. Trunk capacity in accordance with VDA measuring method. Rear leg room derived with front seat adjusted to suitable driving position for 95th percentile occupant. *Uses only unleaded fuel.

Standard Features Arm rest, front center Arm rest, rear Automatic antenna with selective height adjustment Automatic climate control Automatic transmission, floor shift Central locking system C.I.S. fuel injection system Cruise control Electric windshield wipers (2- speed with 5 second intermittent mist control) Electrically heated rear window Energy absorbing front and rear bumpers Exterior mirrors, left and right Four 3-point inertia reel safety belts Fully reclining and adjustable front bucket seats Halogen fog lamps Heal rests, front and rear Height adjustment, front bucket seats Leather upholstered seats Map pockets on front doors Parcel nets on front seat backs Plasticized undercoating Power brake system with 4-wheel disc brakes Power steering Power windows Protective floor mats Quartz chronometer Radio - Becker Mexico AM/FM stereo with cassette tape player Rear reading lamps Steel belted radial tires Steering lock Tachometer Tinted glass (all windows) Trunk - fully carpeted Velour interior carpeting Visor vanity mirror Wheels, forged light alloy

Optional Features Front seats with orthopedic backrests Seats with reinforced springs Seats with heating elements for cushions and backrests The following optional features are offered without additional charge: Electrically operated sunroof with wind deflector Metallic paintwork Seats upholstered in plush velour

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