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Main features, safety and ecconomy
Engine size:
4998 ccm (304.98 cubic inches)
Fuel type:
Gasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel city driving:
19.6 litres/100 km (12.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving:
16.8 litres/100 km (14.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving:
13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Seats:
5
Drive:
4WD
Transmission:
Manual, 7-speed
Airbags:
6. Front airbags. Side airbags.
Engine and transmission
Engine location:
Front
Displacement:
4998 ccm (304.98 cubic inches)
Engine type:
V10
Max power:
507.00 PS (373 kW or 500 HP) at 7750 Rev. per min.
Max torque:
519.35 Nm (53.0 kgf-m or 383.1 ft.lbs) at 6100 Rev. per min.
Compression:
12.0:1
Fuel system:
Injection
Valves per cylinder:
4
Fuel control:
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Cooling system:
Liquid
Gearbox:
Manual, 7-speed
Speed and acceleration
Top speed:
245.0 km/h (152.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph):
4.7 seconds
0-60 miles:
4.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio:
0.2889 PS/kg
Exterior and interior
Chassis type:
Sedan/saloon
Max no. of doors:
4
Passenger space:
2803 litres (741 gallons)
Cargo space:
520 litres (137 gallons)
Optional cargo space:
520 litres (137 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient:
0.3
Climate control:
Air condition.
Steering, brakes and tires
Steering:
Power assisted steering. Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Power assisted steering. Power assisted steering. Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle:
13 m (527.6 inches)
Front brakes:
Ventilated disks
Rear brakes:
Ventilated disks
Brake details:
Antiblocking system (ABS). ABS ABS Antiblocking system (ABS).
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