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2002 Saturn SL Base SL Manual

Trim Info:

Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Compact
29 mpg city / 40 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

4 Door Sedan

Drivetrain:

Front Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Compact

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

91.0

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

2331

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas L4

Displacement:

1.9L/116

Fuel System:

SPFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

100 @ 5000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

114 @ 2400

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual Trans

Suspension Type - Front:

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear:

Indep. Tri-Link

Front Tire Size:

P185/65SR14

Rear Tire Size:

P185/65SR14

Spare Tire Size:

T115/70R14

Front Wheel Size (in):

14 x 5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

14 x 5

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

12.1

Wheelbase (in):

102.4

Length, Overall (in):

178.1

Trunk Volume (ft³):

12.1

Advanced Technical Data

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

1000

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

100

Trans Type:

Trans Description Cont. Again:

w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.250

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.950

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.172

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.811

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.605

Reverse Ratio (:1):

2.923

Clutch Size (in):

8.46

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

4.060

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

7.18

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

27.2

Spare Wheel Size (in):

14 x 4

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

18.3

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

3.00

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

37.1

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

9.9 x 0.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Front Head Room (in):

39.3

Front Leg Room (in):

42.5

Front Shoulder Room (in):

53.9

Front Hip Room (in):

49.2

Second Head Room (in):

38.0

Second Leg Room (in):

32.8

Second Shoulder Room (in):

53.1

Second Hip Room (in):

50.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

66.4

Height, Overall (in):

55.0

Track Width, Front (in):

56.8

Track Width, Rear (in):

56.0

Min Ground Clearance (in):

5.7

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