Detailed Subaru SVX Specs
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Engine
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| Type: |
6-cylinder horizontally-opposed (boxer)
for low center of gravity and reduced vibration |
| Construction: |
Die-cast aluminum ally block, cast aluminum
alloy heads with 4 valves per cylinder and centrally located spark
plugs |
| Valve Train: |
24-valve, with dual overhead camshafts
(DOHC) and hydraulic valve lash adjusters |
| Displacement: |
3.3 liter / 3318 cc / 202.5 cubic inches |
| Bore and Stroke: |
96.9 mm x 75 mm / 3.815 inches x 2.95 inches |
| Compression Ratio: |
10.0:1 |
| Horsepower: |
230 @ 5,400 rpm |
| Torque: |
228 @ 4,400 rpm |
| Maximum Engine Speed:
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7,000 rpm |
| Engine Management: |
Integrated fuel and ignition systems. Engine
Control Unit (ECU) computer with learning and aging controls, self-diagnosis
and limp-home features. Twin knock sensors and oxygen sensors provide
separate control of each cylinder bank. |
| Fuel System: |
Multi-port electronic fuel injection with
dual-spray fuel injectors |
| Fuel Required: |
Unleaded 91 octane |
| Ignition System: |
Distributorless electronic crank-angle-dependent
direct-fire ignition with individual spark/coil units at each platinum-tipped
spark plug |
| Exhaust System: |
Twin downtube headers and dual catalytic
converters for reduced back pressure |
Transmission
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| Type: |
Fully automatic 4-speed (4EAT) with electronic
shift control, automatically-engaging overdrive and lockup torque
converter |
| Transmission Management:
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Transmission Control Unit (TCU) computer monitors engine speed,
vehicle speed, brake system engagement and ABS engagement and communicates
with engine management computer.
- Automatically selects between Power and Economy modes based
on throttle input. Power mode upshifts at higher engine speeds
for increased acceleration.
- Manual mode allows driver to reduce wheel spin on difficult
surfaces by starting in second gear
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| Gear Ratio: |
| Gear |
Ratio |
Overall Ratio |
(rpm) mph |
| 1st |
2.79:1 |
9.90:1 |
(6400) 43 |
| 2nd |
1.55:1 |
5.50:1 |
(6200) 76 |
| 3rd |
1.00:1 |
3.55:1 |
(6200) 118 |
| 4th |
0.64:1 |
2.27:1 |
(4890) 143 |
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| Final Drive Ratio: |
3.55:1 |
| Rpm @ 60 mph in 4th: |
2050 |
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Chassis
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| Body Construction: |
Unit body type, with front and rear energy-absorbing
impact-crumple zones |
| Front Suspension: |
Independent, with long-travel, low-friction,
variable-damping gas-pressurized struts; coil springs; lower L-arms
with liquid-filled bushings and stabilizer bar. Subframe supports
L-arms for high lateral rigidity |
| Rear Suspension: |
Independent, with long-travel, low-friction,
variable-damping gas-pressurized struts; coil springs; Dual Parallel
Links for passive 4-wheel steering; trailing links; stabilizer bar
and anti-dive/anti-squat geometry |
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Acceleration
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| 0-30 mph: |
2.8 seconds |
| 0-40 mph: |
4.0 seconds |
| 0-50 mph: |
5.3 seconds
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| 0-60 mph: |
7.3 seconds
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| 0-70 mph: |
9.4 seconds
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| 0-80 mph: |
11.6 seconds
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| 0-90 mph: |
14.2 seconds
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| 0-100 mph: |
18.2 seconds
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| 1/4 mile: |
15.4 seconds @ 92.5 mph
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Handling
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| Lateral Acceleration:
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0.85g
Balance: Moderate understeer
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| Speed through 700-foot
Slalom: |
60.2 mph
Balance: Moderate understeer |
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Braking
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| Brakes: |
Power-assisted, with dual
diagonal hydraulic circuits. 11.89-inch ventilated front discs with
twin-piston sliding calipers. 11.42-inch solid rear discs. Drum in
rear disc-type parking brake |
| Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS): |
4-channel, with one hydraulic
ABS circuit per wheel |
| Minimum Stopping Distance:
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From 60 mph: 134 feet
From 80 mph: 229 feet
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| Control: |
Excellent |
| Pedal Effort for 0.5g
Stop: |
15 pounds |
| Fade, Effort After Six
Stops from 60 mph: |
22 pounds |
| Brake Feel: |
Very good |
| Overall Brake Rating:
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Excellent |
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Dimensions/Weight
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| Wheelbase: |
102.8 inches |
| Length: |
182.1 inches |
| Width: |
69.7 inches |
| Height: |
51.2 inches |
| Track, Front/Rear: |
59.1 inches / 58.3 inches |
| Interior Volume: |
84.9 cubic feet |
| Trunk Volume: |
8.2 cubic feet |
| Road Clearance: |
5.3 inches |
| Curb Weight: |
3,580 pounds |
| Weight Distribution: |
59/41 |
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Wheels/Tires
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| Wheels: |
16 inch x 7.5JJ unidirectional aluminum
alloy |
| Tires: |
Bridgestone Potenza all-season steel-belted
radial 225/50VR16 |
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Steering
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| Type: |
Rack-and-pinion with engine-rpm sensing
variable power assist. Impact-collapsible steering column |
| Turning Circle: |
35.4 feet |
| Turns, Lock to Lock: |
3.1 |
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Accommodations
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| Seating Capacity: |
4 |
| Front Seat Travel: |
9 inches |
| Front Seat Back Adjustment:
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80 degrees |
| Lateral Seat Support:
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Very good |
| Seat Width, Front/Rear:
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20.5 inches / 22.0 inches |
| Headroom, Front/Rear:
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37.5 inches / 35.0 inches |
| Legroom, Front/Rear: |
43.5 inches / 28.5 inches |
| Shoulder Room, Front/Rear:
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56.1 inches / 54.5 inches |
| Interior Volume: |
84.9 cubic feet |
| Instrumentation: |
160 mph speedometer, 9,000
rpm tachometer, coolant temp, fuel level |
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Interior Noise
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| Maximum in 1st Gear: |
70 dBA |
| Constant 50 mph: |
63 dBA |
| 70 mph: |
67 dBA |
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EPA Mileage Estimates
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| City: |
17 mpg |
| Highway: |
25 mpg |
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Capacities
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| Fuel Capacity: |
18.5 gallons of premium unleaded |
| Engine Oil Capacity: |
6.3 quarts |
| Coolant Capacity: |
7.4 quarts |
| Towing Capacity: |
Maximum total trailer weight:
2000 pounds; Maximum trailer tongue weight: 200 pounds |
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Recommended Maintenance
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| Oil Change: |
7,500 miles |
| Oil Filter Change: |
15,000 miles |
| Tuneup: |
15,000 miles |
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