Engine
 
  3.4L 3400 SFI (LA1)
With Ram Air
Application Standard on GT Models
Type 3.4L OHV V6
Block Cast Iron
Displacement (cu in/cc) 207/3350
Bore x Stroke (in/mm) 3.62x3.31/92.0x84.0
Firing Order 1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Head Material Aluminum
Intake Manifold Material Cast Aluminum
Exhaust Manifold Material Cast Nodular Iron
Crankshaft Cast Iron
Camshaft Assembled Steel
Valvetrain 2 Valves/Cylinder
Fuel Delivery SFI
Compression Ratio 9.5:1
Horsepower (hp @ RPM) 175 @ 5200
Torque (lb-ft @ RPM) 205 @ 4000
Approximate 0-60 7.8 Seconds
Approximate ¼ Mile 15.9 @ 85mph
Maximum Engine Speed (RPM) 6000
Emission Control System Evap with Catalytic, EGR, PCV, Air Reaction (CA & NE)
Estimated Fuel Economy (mpg city/highway/combined) Auto: 20 / 29 / 24

 
Transmission
 
  4T45-E
4-Speed Electronic
Application Available on SE, Standard on GT
Gear Ratios  

1

 First 2.92:1

2

 Second 1.57:1

3

 Third 1.00:1

4

 Fourth 0.71:1

5

 Fifth -

R

 Reverse 2.13:1
Final Drive Ratio 3.05:1 (SE) / 3.29:1 (GT)

 
Suspension and Braking
 
  GT Models
Front Suspension MacPherson Struts
29Nm Spring
24mm Hollow Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension Tri-Link Independent
17.5 Nm Spring
15.3mm Solid Stabilizer Bar
Shocks MacPherson Strut Front/Rear
Steering C-Spring EVO Variable Effort
Ratio/Turns Lock-To-Lock 14.7:1 / 2.5
Turning Circle (ft/m) 35.7 / 10.9
Brake Type Vented Front Disc
Solid Rear Disc
4-Wheel ABS
Front Brake Size (in/mm) 10.9 / 278
Rear Brake Size (in/mm) Coming Soon

 
New For 2000
  • Revised PCM programming for GT models.
  • Replaced "V6 HO" badges on front fender with "Ram Air V6" badges.
  • Added "Chrome Tech" wheel option (added interim 1999).
  • Assist grips added to uplevel headliner.
  • Factory-installed child seat top tether anchorages (3).
  • Dark Pewter Leather added (interim), Dark Taupe Leather discontinued.
  • New Exterior colors:
    • Navy Blue Metallic
    • Spruce Green Metallic
    • Redfire Metallic
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