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Vehicle 2015 BMW 2 Series 2dr Conv 228i RWD 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS Sport
General
Body Style Convertible Sports Car/Convertible,CVT
EPA Classification Subcompact Cars MINICOMP
Turbo n/a N
Drive Train
City MPG 23 20
Combined MPG 27 23
Displacement (CC) 2.0 L/122 2378
Driveline Rear Wheel Drive FWD
Final Drive Ratio 3.08 4.21
Fuel Capacity (gal) 13.7 17.7
Fuel System Direct Gasoline Injection SEFI
Fuel Type Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Gas
Gas Guzzler Tax n/a $0
Highway MPG 34 27
Horsepower @ RPM 240 @ 5000 162@6000
PowerToWeightRatio n/a 21.8
RPM @ Peak Horsepower n/a 6000
Standard Transmission n/a 4 Speed Automatic
Torque @ RPM 255 @ 1250 162@4000
Transmission Speeds 8 4
Transmission Type Automatic w/OD A
Type of Engine 4 Cylinder Engine/Turbocharged 2.4L I4
Valves n/a 16
Exterior
Curb weight (lbs) 3625 3527
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Maximum n/a 4266
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Standard n/a 4266
Overall Height (in) 55.6 54.1
Overall Length (in) 174.7 180.4
Overall Width (in) 69.8 72.2
Wheelbase (in) 105.9 101.4
Interior - Cargo - Carrying
Trunk Volume (cu ft) 11.8 5.2
Interior - Passengers
Headroom front (in) 40.5 39.6
Headroom rear (in) 37 35.7
Hip room front (in) n/a 53.7
Hip room rear (in) n/a 40.3
Leg room front (in) 41.5 42.8
Leg room rear (in) 31.8 27.7
Passenger Volume n/a 76
Seating Capacity - Maximum 4 4
Seating capacity - Standard 4 4
Shoulder room front (in) 54.4 54.2
Shoulder room rear (in) 42.2 40.0
Suspension
Front suspension Strut IND
Ground Clearance (in) n/a 5.7
Rear Suspension Multi-Link IND
Track Front 59.9 61.8
Track Rear 61.3 61.8
Towing
Tow Capacity (Maximum) n/a NR
Tow Capacity Standard n/a NR
Turning Radius
Steering Diameter Left 35.8 40.0
Steering Diameter Right n/a 40.0
Warranty
Powertrain Miles 50,000 100000
Powertrain Time (Months) 48 120
Rust Miles n/a 100000
Rust Time (Months) n/a 84
Warranty - Basic Miles 50,000 60000
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 48 60






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