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Brand
Model
Generation
Modification
3.8 V6 (243 Hp) Automatic
Body Type
Sedan
Start of production
1997
End of production
2004
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
64
l
16.91
US gal
14.08
UK gal
Engine displacement
3791 cm³ 231.34 cu. In.
Power
243 hp (at 5200 rpm)
Torque
380 Nm (at 3600 rpm) 280.27 lb. ft (at 3600 rpm)
Drive Axle
Front wheel drive
Top Speed
220 km/h 137 mph
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of Gears
4 Hydramatic
Kerb weight
1645 kg 3626.6 lbs
Length
4983 mm 196.18 in
Width
1847 mm 72.72 in
Doors
4
Seats
5
Wheel rims
6.5J x 16
Economy
- Urban
13.1
l/100 km
17.95
US mpg
21.56
UK mpg
- Extra urban
8.7
l/100 km
27.03
US mpg
32.47
UK mpg
- Combined
10.2
l/100 km
23.06
US mpg
27.69
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
220 km/h 137 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
6.8 sec
0 - 60 mph
6.5 sec
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.32
Engine Model
L67
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Transverse
Turbine
Compressor
Engine displacement
3791 cm³ 231.34 cu. In.
Power
243 hp (at 5200 rpm)
Torque
380 Nm (at 3600 rpm) 280.27 lb. ft (at 3600 rpm)
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
2
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
96.52 mm 3.8 in
Piston Stroke
86.36 mm 3.4 in
Compression ratio
8.5
Engine oil capacity
4.3
l
4.56
US qt
3.78
UK qt
Coolant
11.5
l
12.19
US qt
10.12
UK qt
Length
4983 mm 196.18 in
Width
1847 mm 72.72 in
Height
1438 mm 56.61 in
Wheelbase
2769 mm 109.02 in
Front track
1575 mm 62.01 in
Rear (Back) track
1557 mm 61.3 in
Drive Axle
Front wheel drive
Number of Gears
4 Hydramatic
Brakes
- Front
Ventilated discs
- Rear
Disc
Assisting system
ABS
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension
- Front
Independent type McPherson
- Rear
Independent coil spring
Tire size
- Front
225/60 R16
Wheel rims
6.5J x 16
Kerb weight
1645 kg 3626.6 lbs
Max. weight
2085 kg 4596.6 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Min. (seats up)
473 l 16.7 cu ft
- Max. roof load
440 kg 970 lbs
Acura RL (KA964)
3.5 i V6 24V (228 Hp)
Acura TL II (UA5)
3.2 V6 (228 Hp) Automatic
Acura TL II (UA5)
Type S 3.2 i V6 24V (263 Hp) Automatic
Audi A6 (4B,C5)
2.7 T V6 (230 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
Audi A6 (4B,C5)
2.7 T V6 (230 Hp) Tiptronic
Audi A6 (4B,C5)
2.7 T V6 (250 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998)
735i (238 Hp) Steptronic
BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998)
735iL (235 Hp) Steptronic
Chevrolet Impala VIII (W)
3.8 i V6 SS (243 Hp)
Chrysler 300M
3.5 i V6 24V (252 Hp)
Dodge Intrepid II
3.2 i V6 24V ES (228 Hp)
Dodge Intrepid II
3.5 i V6 24V ES (237 Hp)
Dodge Intrepid II
3.5 i V6 24V R/T (247 Hp)
Ford Taurus III
SHO 3.4 V8 32V (225 Hp) Automatic
Ford Taurus III
SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic
Honda Inspire III (UA4/UA5)
3.2 i V6 24V (225 Hp) Automatic
Honda Inspire III (UA4/UA5)
3.2 i V6 24V (260 Hp) Automatic
Honda Saber (UA4)
3.2 i V6 24V (225 Hp)
Hyundai Dynasty
3.5 i V6 24V (225 Hp) Automatic
Infiniti I35
3.5 i V6 24V (259 Hp)
Jaguar S-type (CCX)
3.0i V6 24V (238 Hp) Automatic
Jaguar XJ (X308)
3.2 V8 32V (237 Hp) Automatic
Kia Enterprise
3.6 i V6 24V (230 Hp)
Lexus ES III (XV20)
300 (223 Hp)
Lexus GS II
300 (222 Hp) Automatic
Lexus GS II
300 (225 Hp) Automatic
Lincoln LS
3.0 i V6 24V (235 Hp)
Lincoln LS
3.9 V8 32V (245 Hp)
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210, facelift 1999)
E 320 (224 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210, facelift 1999)
E 320 (224 Hp) Automatic
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220)
S 320 V6 (224 Hp) 5G-TRONIC
Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220)
S 320 V6 (224 Hp) 5G-TRONIC
Mitsubishi Diamante II
3.0 i V6 24V GDI (240 Hp)
Mitsubishi Diamante II
3.0 i V6 24V GDI 4WD (240 Hp)
Nissan Cedric (Y34)
2.5T (250 Hp) 4x4 Automatic
Nissan Cedric (Y34)
2.5T (260 Hp) 4x4 Automatic
Nissan Cedric (Y34)
3.0i V6 (240 Hp) Automatic
Nissan Cima (FY33)
3.0 i V6 24V Turbo (255 Hp)
Nissan Gloria (Y34)
2.5 i 24V T Four (260 Hp)
Nissan Gloria (Y34)
3.0 i V6 24V (240 Hp)
Pontiac Bonneville (H)
3.8 i V6 SSEi (243 Hp)
Pontiac Grand Prix VI (W)
3.8 i V6 GTP (243 Hp)
Saab 9-5
2.3 T (230 Hp) Automatic
Saab 9-5
2.3 T 16V (250 Hp) Automatic
Saab 9-5
2.3 T 16V Aero (250 Hp) Automatic
SsangYong Chairman H
CM600S 3.2 i 24V (220 Hp)
Toyota Crown Athlete XI (S170)
3.0 24V (220 Hp) Automatic
Toyota Crown Majesta II (S150, facelift 1997)
3.0i V6 24V (220 Hp) Automatic
Toyota Crown Majesta II (S150)
3.0i V6 24V (220 Hp) Automatic
Toyota Crown Majesta II (S150)
4.0 i-Four V8 32V (265 Hp) 4x4 Automatic
Toyota Crown Majesta II (S150)
4.0 V8 32V (265 Hp) Automatic
Toyota Crown Majesta III (S170)
3.0i V6 24V (220 Hp) Automatic
Toyota Crown Royal X (S150, facelift 1997)
3.0i 24V (220 Hp) Automatic
Toyota Crown Royal X (S150, facelift 1997)
3.0i Four 24V (220 Hp) 4WD Automatic
Toyota Crown Royal XI (S170)
3.0 24V (220 Hp) Automatic
Toyota Crown Royal XI (S170)
3.0 Four 24V (220 Hp) 4WD Automatic
Volvo S80
2.0 20V T5 (226 Hp) Automatic