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2008 Saturn Aura Base 4dr Sedan XE

Trim Info:

Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Compact
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:

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

3529

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas I4

Displacement:

2.4L/145

Fuel System:

EFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

169 @ 6400

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

160 @ 4500

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic

Suspension Type - Front:

Indep Strut

Suspension Type - Rear:

3-Link

Front Tire Size:

P215/50R17

Rear Tire Size:

P215/50R17

Spare Tire Size:

Compact

Front Wheel Size (in):

17 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Size (in):

17 x - TBD -

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):

10.63 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

16.0

Wheelbase (in):

112.3

Length, Overall (in):

190.9

Trunk Volume (ft³):

14.9

Advanced Technical Data

Engine Order Code:

LE5

Trans Order Code:

MN5

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

2.95

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):

3.05

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

125

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

w/Coil Springs

Front Tire Order Code:

QAD

Rear Tire Order Code:

QAD

Spare Wheel Size (in):

Compact

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Electric Pwr

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

16.2

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

2.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

40.4

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.65 x - TBD -

Front Head Room (in):

39.4

Front Leg Room (in):

42.2

Front Shoulder Room (in):

55.9

Front Hip Room (in):

53.0

Second Head Room (in):

37.4

Second Leg Room (in):

37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in):

54.0

Second Hip Room (in):

52.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

70.3

Height, Overall (in):

57.6

Track Width, Front (in):

59.9

Track Width, Rear (in):

60.3

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