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1998 Eagle Talon Base 2dr HB

Trim Info:

Front Wheel Drive, 2 Door Hatchback, Subcompact
23 mpg city / 33 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

2 Door Hatchback

Drivetrain:

Front Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Subcompact

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

79.1

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

2739

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas I4

Displacement:

2.0L/122

Fuel System:

SFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

140 @ 6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

130 @ 4800

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual

Suspension Type - Front:

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear:

Double Wishbone

Front Tire Size:

P195/70HR14

Rear Tire Size:

P195/70HR14

Spare Tire Size:

T125/70D15

Front Wheel Size (in):

14 x 5.5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

14 x 5.5

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):

10.3 x 0.39

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

15.9

Wheelbase (in):

98.8

Length, Overall (in):

174.8

Advanced Technical Data

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

N/A

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

N/A

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Engine Order Code:

ECF

Trans Order Code:

DD4

Trans Type:

Trans Description Cont. Again:

Electronic

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.54

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.13

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.36

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.03

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.81

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.42

Clutch Size (in):

8.98

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

3.94

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

525

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

7.4

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

0.63

Spare Wheel Size (in):

15 x 4

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

14.6

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

2.40

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

38.1

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):

40.0

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.0 x 0.94

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Front Head Room (in):

37.9

Front Leg Room (in):

43.3

Front Shoulder Room (in):

53.1

Front Hip Room (in):

55.1

Second Head Room (in):

34.3

Second Leg Room (in):

28.4

Second Shoulder Room (in):

51.2

Second Hip Room (in):

47.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

68.3

Height, Overall (in):

49.8

Track Width, Front (in):

59.6

Track Width, Rear (in):

59.4

Min Ground Clearance (in):

5.0

Liftover Height (in):

37.6

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³):

16.6

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³):

34.0

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