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PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS ����� � �� �� �� �� ��� ��� ��� ��� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� ��� � = ¼ mile www.roadandtrack.com PRICING List price $23,115 Price as tested $26,150 Price as tested incl std equip. (ABS, dual front airbags, cruise control, chili pepper red paint; power windows, mirrors and door locks), 18-in. chrome wheels w/perf tires ($795), premium trim pkg (three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather seats, steering-wheel radio controls, stain- less-steel pedal covers ($750), CD/MP3 player (225 watts, 6 speakers & subwoofer) $590, XM satellite radio ($325), dest charge ($575). GENERAL DATA Curb weight 2975 lb Test weight 3155 lb Weight dist (with driver), f/r % 775 lb 770 lb 52 % 48 % 855 lb 755 lb Wheelbase 95.1 in. Track, f/r 60.7 in./61.4 in. Length 161.1 in. Width 71.4 in. Height 50.1 in. Ground clearance 5.5 in. Trunk space top up 5.4/ top down 2.0 cu ft ACCOMMODATIONS Seating capacity 2 Head room 36.5 in. Seat width 2 x 16.5 in. Leg room 40.5 in. Seatback adjustment 30 deg Seat travel 4.5 in. INSTRUMENTATION 140-mph speedometer, 7000-rpm tachometer, fuel level SAFETY dual front airbags, anti-lock brakes (all standard equip.) WARRANTY Basic warranty 3 years/36,000 miles Powertrain 3 years/60,000 miles Rust-through 6 years/100,000 miles ENGINE Type/layout aluminum block & head, I-4/longitudinal Valvetrain dohc, 4-valve/cyl, variable timing, chain drive Displacement 145 cu in./2384 cc Bore x stroke 3.46 x 3.86 in./ 88.0 x 98.0 mm Compression ratio 10.4:1 Horsepower (SAE) 177 bhp @ 6600 rpm Bhp/liter 74.2 Torque 166 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm Redline/limiter 7000/7000 rpm Fuel injection elect. sequential port Recommended fuel premium unleaded DRIVETRAIN Transmission: 5-speed manual Gear Ratio Overall ratio (Rpm) Mph 1st 3.75:1 14.66:1 (7000) 37 2nd 2.26:1 8.84:1 (7000) 61 3rd 1.37:1 5.36:1 (7000) 101 4th 1.00:1 3.91:1 est (6050) 120 5th 0.73:1 2.85:1 Final drive ratio 3.91:1 Engine rpm @ 60 mph in top gear 2200 CHASSIS & BODY Layout front engine/rear drive Body/frame unit steel Brakes Front: 11.7-in. vented discs/ 1-piston sliding calipers Rear: 10.9-in. discs/ 1-piston sliding calipers Assist type vacuum, ABS Wheels Front: cast alloy, 18 x 8 Rear: cast alloy, 18 x 8 Tires Goodyear Eagle RS-A M+S Front: P245/45R-18 96V Rear: P245/45R-18 96V Spare tire none; puncture kit Steering rack & pinion, hydraulic power assist Steering ratio 16.5:1 Steering-wheel diameter 14.5 in. Turns, lock to lock 2.8 Turning circle 34.9 ft Suspension Front: upper & lower A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar Rear: upper & lower A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar ACCELERATION Time to distance seconds 0–100 ft 3.0 0–500 ft 8.4 0–900 ft 12.3 0–1320 ft (¼ mile) ■ 15.8 @ 87.1 mph ’06 Mazda MX-5 Miata ■ ¼ mi: 15.4 @ 88.7mph Time to speed, sec 0–120 mph na 0–110 mph na 0–100 mph 22.7 0–90 mph 16.9 0–80 mph 13.3 0–70 mph 10.3 0–60 mph 7.2 0–50 mph 5.4 0–40 mph 3.8 0–30 mph 2.2 0–20 mph 1.3 0–10 mph 0.5 BRAKING Minimum stopping distance From 60 mph 132 ft From 80 mph 239 ft Total swept area 433 sq in. Swept area/ton 291 sq in. HANDLING Lateral acceleration* 0.91g Balance mild understeer Slalom speed** 67.8 mph Balance mild understeer Lateral seat support good *200-ft skidpad; **700-ft slalom, 100-ft spacing. FUEL ECONOMY Our driving 22.7 mpg EPA city/highway est 20/28 mpg Cruise range 286 miles Fuel capacity 13.6 gal. INTERIOR NOISE Idle in neutral 53 dBA Maximum in 1st gear 83 dBA Constant 50 mph 71 dBA Constant 70 mph 74 dBA TEST CONDITIONS Temperature 72˚ F Humidity 29% Elevation 350 ft Wind light Location Irvine, California 2 0 0 7 Saturn Sky Saturn, a division of General Motors, 100 Renaissance Center, Detroit, Mich. 48265; www.saturn.com www.roadandtrack.com © HACHETTE FILIPACCHI MEDIA U.S., INC./ROAD & TRACK SCALE: 10 IN. (254 mm) DIVISIONS DRAWING BY TIM BARKER 0−60 mph AT A GLANCE 7.2 sec 0−¼ mile 15.8 sec Top speed est 120 mph Skidpad 0.91g Slalom 67.8 mph Test Notes: ACCELERATION Standing starts are easy. Rev the engine to its limiter and drop the clutch. Wheelspin will last only about 25 feet. Not particularly fast at 7.2 seconds to 60 mph, but looks impressive off the line. Shifting into 3rd is lackluster; gearing too tall for sporty work. Test Notes: BRAKING Pedal force is light; but long brake pedal travel makes heel-toe down- shifts difficult. Mid- corner braking is pos- sible, and necessary for decreasing understeer. Test Notes: HANDLING Understeer. Throw the Sky around and it’s very predictable. Inducing oversteer is difficult as the Sky wants to go straight. Grippier tires would be welcome.
