Design Specifications

Item Measurement Qualification Specification 
DIMENSIONS Overall length  4,665 mm (183.7 in.) 
Overall width  1,760 mm (69.3 in.) 
Overall height  1,445 mm (56.9 in.) 
Wheel base  2,680 mm (105.5 in.)  
Track Front 1,515 mm (59.6 in.) 
Rear  1,525 mm (60.0 in.) 
Seating capacity  Five 
WEIGHT Curb weight-KE models Econo 1,301 - 1,321 kg (2,868 - 2,912 lbs) 
2.0 Comfort (M/T) 1,357 - 1,402 kg (2,992 - 3,091 lbs) 
2.0 Comfort (A/T) 1,393 - 1,435 kg (3,071 - 3,164 lbs) 
2.0 Sport (M/T) 1,354 - 1,392 kg (2,985 - 3,069 lbs) 
2.0 Sport (A/T) 1,390 - 1,428 kg (3,064 - 3,148 lbs) 
2.0 Executive (M/T) 1,323 - 1,418 kg (2,917 - 3,126 lbs) 
2.0 Executive (A/T) 1,424 - 1,454 kg (3,139 - 3,206 lbs) 
2.4 Type S 1,420 - 1,450 kg (3,131 - 3,197 lbs) 
2.4 Executive (M/T) 1,420 - 1,450 kg (3,131 - 3,197 lbs) 
2.4 Executive (A/T) 1,419 - 1,483 kg (3,128 - 3,269 lbs) 
Curb weight-KG models 2.0 Comfort (M/T) 1,323 - 1,418 kg (2,917 - 3,126 lbs) 
2.0 Comfort (A/T) 1,357 - 1,424 kg (2,992 - 3,139 lbs) 
2.0 Sport (M/T) 1,354 - 1,392 kg (2,985 - 3,069 lbs) 
2.0 Sport (A/T) 1,390 - 1,428 kg (3,064 - 3,148 lbs) 
2.4 Type S (M/T) 1,386 - 1,435 kg (3,056 - 3,164 lbs) 
2.4 Type S (A/T) 1,419 - 1,483 kg (3,128 - 3,269 lbs) 
2.4 Executive (M/T) 1,386 - 1,435 kg (3,056 - 3,164 lbs) 
2.4 Executive (A/T) 1,419 - 1,483 kg (3,128 - 3,269 lbs) 
Curb weight-KG models 2.0 Comfort 1,357 - 1,424 kg (2,992 - 3,139 lbs) 
Max. permissibke weight  1,920 kg (4,233 lbs) 
ENGINE Type  Water-cooled, 4-stroke DOHC VTEC gasoline engine 
Cylinder arrangement  Inline 4 - cylinder, transverse 
Bore and stroke K20A6 engine 86 x 86mm (3.39 x 3.39 in.) 
K24A3 engine 87 x 99mm (3.43 x 3.90 in.) 
Displacement K20A6 engine 1998, cm3 (122 cu in.) 
K24A3 engine 2,354 cm3 (144 cu in.) 
Compression ratio K20A6 engine 9.8 
K24A3 engine 9.6 
Valve train  Chain driven, DOHC VTEC 4 valves per cylinder 
Lubrication system  Forced, wet sump, with trochoid pump 
Oil pump displacement At 6,300 engine rpm 54.3 [liter] (57.4 US qt, 47.8 lmp qt)/minute 
Water pump displacement At 6,000 engine rpm 82 [liter] (87 US qt, 72 lmp qt)/minute 
Fuel required  UNLEADED gasoline with 95 research octane number or higher 
STARTER Type  Gear reduction 
Normal output  1.0 kW, 1.1 kW, 1.2 kW, 1.6 kW, 1.7kW 
Normal voltage  12 V 
Hour rating  30 seconds 
Rotation direction  Clockwise as viewed from gear end 

Item Measurement Qualification Specification 
CLUTCH Clutch type M/T Single plate dry, diaphragm spring 
A/T 3-element torque converter with lock-up clutch 
Clutch friction material surface area M/T 203 cm2 (31.5 sq in.) 
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (ARK 5) Type ARK 5 Synchronized, 5-speed forward, 1 reverse 
Primary reduction  Direct 1:1 
Gear ratio 1 st 3.266 
2 nd 1.769 
3 rd 1.212 
4 th 0.972 
5 th 0.780 
Reverse 3.583 
Final reduction Type Single helical gear 
Gear ratio 4.388 
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (ARK 7) Type ARK 7 Synchronized, 5-speed forward, 1 reverse 
Primary reduction  Direct 1:1 
Gear ratio 1 st 3.266 
2 nd 1.769 
3 rd 1.212 
4 th 0.972 
5 th 0.780 
Reverse 3.583 
Final reduction Type Single helical gear 
Gear ratio 4.105 
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (AST 5) Type AST 5 Synchronized, 6-speed forward, 1 reverse 
Primary reduction  Direct 1:1 
Gear ratio 1 st 3.533 
2 nd 1.880 
3 rd 1.354 
4 th 1.027 
5 th 0.825 
6 th 0.659 
Reverse 3.583 
Final reduction Type Single helical gear 
Gear ratio 4.388 
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Type MCLA Electoronically controlled automatic, 5-speed forward, 1 reverse 
Primary reduction  Direct 1:1 
Gear ratio 1 st 2.652 
2 nd 1.517 
3 rd 1.037 
4 th 0.738 
5 th 0.566 
Reverse 2.000 
Final reduction Type Single helical gear 
Gear ratio 4.438 

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Item Measurement Qualification Specification 
STEERING Type 2.0 Sport,
2.0 Excecutive,
2.4 Type S,
2.4 Excecutive 
Power-assisted rack and pinion 
Econo, 2.0 Confort Erectric power-assisted rack and pinion 
Overall ratio  14.57 
Turns, lock-to-lock  2.85 
Steering wheel diameter  380 mm (15.0 in.) 
SUSPENSION Type Front Independent double wishbone with stabilizer, coil sprig 
Rear Independent double wishbone with stabilizer, coil sprig 
Shock absorber Front Telescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas-filled 
Rear Telescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas-filled 
BRAKES Type of service brake Front Power-assisted self-adjusting ventilated disc 
Rear Power-assisted self-adjusting solid disc 
Type of parking brake  Mechanical actuating, rear wheels 
Pad friction surface area Front 48.8 cm2 x 2 (7.56 sq in. x 2) 
Rear 24.3 cm2 x 2 (3.77 sq in. x 2) 
TYRES Size  See tyre information label. 
AIR CONDUTUINING Compressor Type Scroll 
Capacity 108 m[liter] (6.59 cu in.)/rev. 
Maximum speed 12,000 rpm(min-1
Lubricant capacity 130 m[liter](4 1/3 fl oz) 
Lubricant type SP-10 (KEIHIN) 
Condenser Type Corrugated fin 
Evaporator Type Corrugated fin 
Blower Type Radial 
Motor type 220 W/12 V 
Speed control Infinite variable 
Maximum capacity 485 m3 /h (17,100 cu ft/h) 
Temperature control  Air-mix type 
Compressor clutch Type Dry, signal plate, poly V-belt drive 
Electrical power consumption at 68°F (20°C) 42 W maximum at 12 V 
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a) 
Capacity 500-550 g (17.6-19.4 oz) 


Item Measurement Qualification Specification 
ELECTRICAL RATINGS Battery  12 V-28 AH/5 hours 
Starter  12 V-1.6 kW 
Alternator  12 V-90A 
Fuses Under-hood fuse/relay box 100 A, 50 A, 40 A, 30 A, 20 A, 15 A, 10 A, 7.5 A 
Under-dash fuse/relay box 30 A, 20 A, 15 A, 10 A, 7.5 A 
Light bulbs Headlight high beam 12 V-60 W (HB3) 
Headlight low beam 12 V-55 W (HB4) 
12 V-35 W (HID) 
Front fog lights 12 V-55 W 
Front Turn signal lights 12 V-21 W 
Front parkinng lights 12 V-5 W 
Side turn signal lights LED 
Rear turn signal lights 12V-21 W 
Stop/taillights 12V-21/5 W 
Taillights 12V-5 W 
High-mount brake light 12V-21 W 
Back-up lights 12 V-21 W 
License plate light 12 V-5 W 
Rear fog light 12 V-21 W 
Ceiling light 12 V-8 W 
Spotlights 12 V-8 W 
Trunk light 12 V-5 W 
Door courtesy lights 12 V-3.8 W 
Glove box light 12 V-3.4 W 
Vanity mirror lights 12 V-2 W 
Gauge lights LED 
Indicator lights LED