SPECIFICATIONS
Engine Specifications
Engine Size 195.2 CID (3.2 Liters)
Mode of Operation 4–stroke engine, gasoline
injection
No. of Cylinders 6
Horsepower (SAE J 1349) 215 hp (160 kW) @ 5700
rpm
Bore 3.54 in. (89.90 mm)
Stroke 3.30 in. (84.00 mm)
Torque (SAE J 1349) 229 ft. lbs. (310 N·m) @
3000 rpm
Firing Order 1–4–3–6–2–5
Compression Ratio 10:1
Spark Plugs Bosch F 8 DPER/ NGK
PFR 5–11
Spark Plug Gap 0.039 in. (1.0 mm)
Tightening Torque 15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 N·m)
Maximum Engine Speed 6000 rpm
Accessory Drive Belt 94.1 in. (2390 mm)Performance Specifications (approximate)
Maximum Speed 150 mph (242 km/h)
Acceleration 0–60 mph 6.5 seconds
1/4 mile time 14.9 seconds at 96 mph
(154 km/h)
Gear Ratios - 6-Speed Manual Transmission
First 4.459
Second 2.614
Third 1.723
Fourth 1.245
Fifth 1.000
Sixth 0.838
Reverse 4.062
Gear Ratios - 5-Speed Automatic Transmission
First 3.95
Second 2.423
Third 1.486
Fourth 1.00
Fifth 0.833
Reverse 3.147/1.93
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 241
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Additional Periodic Maintenance
The following maintenance items should be performed
during the scheduled maintenance nearest the time
elapsed and/or distance shown. Follow the interval that
occurs first.
Every 2 years:
•Inspect body for paint damage.
•Check chassis and supporting body parts for damage
and corrosion.
At approximately every 50,000 miles (80,000 km) or 4
years:
•Check condition of driveshaft flex discs.
•Retighten locking bolts for steering (observe torque).
At approximately every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 4
years:
•Replace fuel filter.
•Replace air cleaner filter element.At approximately 80,000 miles (129,000 km):
•Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Use the recommended automatic transmission fluid.
After this change it is filled for life. The manual
transmission comes filled for life from the factory.
At approximately every 100,000 miles (161,000 km) or 5
years:
•Replace spark plugs.
Every 100,000 miles (161,000 km) or 5 years:
•Replace engine coolant using coolant approved to MB
325.0, such as Valvoline GO5, or an equivalent ex-
tended life coolant.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
maintenance service, take your vehicle to a compe-
tent technician.
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