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Country of origin:United States
Produced from:1997 - 2004
Introduced at:1997 NAIAS
Source:Company press release
Last updated:Before December 1st, 2004
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Engine
Configuration LS1 90º V8
Location Front, longitudinally mounted
Construction aluminium block and head
Displacement 5,665 cc / 345.7 cu in
Bore / Stroke 99.0 mm (3.9 in) / 92.0 mm (3.6 in)
Compression 10.1:1
Valvetrain 2 valves / cylinder, OHV
Fuel feed Sequential port Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 350 bhp / 261 kW @ 5,600 rpm
Torque 508 Nm / 375 ft lbs @ 4,400 rpm
BHP/Liter 62 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Chassis fibreglass on steel frame
Front suspension double wishbones, transverse composite leaf spring, tubular shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension double wishbones, toe links, transverse composite leaf spring, tubular shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Steering rack-and-pinion, power assisted, speed sensitive
Brakes ventilated discs, all-round, ABS
Gearbox Borg-Warner T56 6 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 1,465 kilo / 3,230 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4,564 mm (179.7 in) / 1,869 mm (73.6 in) / 1,212 mm (47.7 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,654 mm (104.5 in) / 1,575 mm (62 in) / 1,575 mm (62 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.24 bhp / kg
Top Speed 282 km/h (175 mph)
0-60 mph 4.8 s
0-100 mph 11.5 s

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