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2005 Saturn L-Series Base L300 4dr Sedan

Trim Info:

Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Mid-size
21 mpg city / 28 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

4 Door Sedan

Drivetrain:

Front Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Mid-size

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

96.9

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

3237

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas V6

Displacement:

3.0L/181

Fuel System:

EFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

182 @ 5600

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

190 @ 3600

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/OD

Suspension Type - Front:

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear:

Indep. Multi-Link

Front Tire Size:

P215/55HR16

Rear Tire Size:

P215/55HR16

Spare Tire Size:

Compact

Front Wheel Size (in):

16 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Size (in):

16 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material:

Alloy

Rear Wheel Material:

Alloy

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.3 x 0.4

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

15.7

Wheelbase (in):

106.5

Length, Overall (in):

190.4

Trunk Volume (ft³):

17.5

Advanced Technical Data

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

150

Engine Order Code:

L81

Trans Order Code:

MN5

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

2.96

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.62

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.68

Reverse Ratio (:1):

2.14

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

3.68

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

10.2

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

w/Stabilizer Bar

Front Tire Order Code:

QDJ

Rear Tire Order Code:

QDJ

Spare Tire Order Code:

N/A

Spare Wheel Size (in):

Compact

Spare Wheel Material:

Alloy

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

15.7

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

2.9

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

11.1

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.3 x 1.0

Front Head Room (in):

39.3

Front Leg Room (in):

42.3

Front Shoulder Room (in):

55.7

Front Hip Room (in):

51.7

Second Head Room (in):

38.0

Second Leg Room (in):

35.4

Second Shoulder Room (in):

56.1

Second Hip Room (in):

54.0

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

68.5

Height, Overall (in):

56.4

Track Width, Front (in):

59.8

Track Width, Rear (in):

59.4

Min Ground Clearance (in):

5.7

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