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1999 Oldsmobile Alero Base 4dr Sedan GX
Trim Info:
Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Compact
22 mpg city / 30 mpg hwy
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22 mpg city / 30 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications
Technical Data
Body Style:
4 Door Sedan
Drivetrain:
Front Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Compact
Passenger Capacity:
5
Passenger Volume (ft³):
91.2
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
3078
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
30
Engine Type:
Gas L4
Displacement:
2.4L/146
Fuel System:
SFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
150 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
155 @ 4400
Trans Description Cont.:
Automatic w/OD,
Suspension Type - Front:
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear:
Tri-Link
Front Tire Size:
P215/60SR15
Rear Tire Size:
P215/60SR15
Spare Tire Size:
T125/70D15
Front Wheel Size (in):
15 x 6.0
Rear Wheel Size (in):
15 x 6.0
Front Wheel Material:
Steel
Rear Wheel Material:
Steel
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
10.9 x 0.4
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
15.0
Wheelbase (in):
107.0
Length, Overall (in):
186.7
Trunk Volume (ft³):
13.9
Advanced Technical Data
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
100
Engine Order Code:
LD9
Trans Order Code:
MX0
Trans Type:
4
Trans Description Cont. Again:
Electronic
First Gear Ratio (:1):
2.96
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
1.63
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.68
Reverse Ratio (:1):
2.13
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.42
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
102
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
10.4
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
32
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
32
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):
0.94 Hollow
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):
0.60
Spare Wheel Size (in):
15 x 4
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
13.96
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
2.33
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
35.3
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):
37.2
Brake Type:
Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
10.8 x 1.0
Front Head Room (in):
38.3
Front Leg Room (in):
42.1
Front Shoulder Room (in):
53.6
Front Hip Room (in):
50.6
Second Head Room (in):
37.5
Second Leg Room (in):
36.3
Second Shoulder Room (in):
52.4
Second Hip Room (in):
49.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
70.1
Height, Overall (in):
54.5
Track Width, Front (in):
59.0
Track Width, Rear (in):
59.3
Min Ground Clearance (in):
4.4
Liftover Height (in):
28.1
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