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SVO Facts
Engine:
2.3 L in line 4 cyl, single overhead cam (2300 cc)
Turbocharger:
AiResearch T-3 oil water oil cooler, Integral
waste gate allows 15 psi boost, air-to-air intercooler lowers intake charge
temp. from 300-degrees to 175 Fahrenheit.
Compression Ratio:
8:01:1
Horsepower:
1984 = 175 @ 5000 RPM
1985 = 175 @ 5000 RPM
1985.5 = 205 @ 5000 RPM
1986 = 200 @ 5000 RPM
Torque:
1984 = 210 @ 3000 RPM
1985 = 210 @ 3000 RPM
1985.5 = 248 @ 3000 RPM
1986 = 240 @ 3000 RPM
Exhaust:
1984-1985 have a single w/ dual tip.
1985.5 - 1986 Dual; From converter back it has a y-pipe and then it becomes
duals.
Transmission, Type:
Five Speed Manual, T-5 Hurst Modified Borg
Warner, Short Throw; Clutch and Accelerator Pedals Repositioned to Facilitate
"Heel and Toe" Driving Technique. Each year had minor improvements
from the previous. 1984 SVOs have different gear ratios than all other SVOs.
Rear Axle Ratio:
1984 = 3.45:1; Traction-Lok
1985-86 = 3.73: 1; Traction-Lok
Gear Ratio:
1st: 3.50
2nd: 2.14
3rd: 1.36
4th: 1.00
5th: 0.78
Suspension, Type:
Independent, Modified MacPherson Strut;
Adjustable Koni Gas-Charged Shocks, Telescoping; 1.12" Dia. Front Sway Bar
Suspension, Type, Rear:
Live Axle, Four-Bar-Link (Upper, Leading;
Lower, Trailing) Rubber Bushed, Quadra Shock*, Telescoping Koni Vertical Gas
Charged Shocks and Longitudinally Mounted Koni Hydraulic Axle Dampers;
Stabilizer Bar .67" Diameter.
* = Early 84 SVOs Had Longitudinal Axle Dampers
Brakes:
Power Ventilated Discs Front and Rear. Front
10.91" Diameter; Rear 11.25" Diameter; Brake Sweep Area: 432.0 Sq. In.
Wheels and Tires:
16" x 7" Cast Aluminum Wheels with
Blackwall P225/50/VR16 European Uni-Directional VR50 "Gatorbacks"
Chassis:
Wheelbase: 100.5 in.
Track, Front: 57.8 in.
Track, Rear: 58.3 in.
Length: 180.8 in.
Width: 69.1 in.
Height: 52.1 in.
Weight: 1984-85.5: 2992 lbs., 1986: 3028 lbs.
Weight Distribution, Front/Rear: 56.6, 43.4
Performance:
1984 = 0-60 in 7.5 seconds, standing quarter
mile in 15.5 seconds, Top Speed 134 mph.
1985 = 0-60 in 7.3 seconds, standing quarter mile in 15.4 seconds, Top Speed 140
mph.
1985.5 = 0-60 in 6.6 seconds, standing quarter mile in 15.1 seconds, Top Speed
140 mph.
1986 = 0-60 in 6.9 seconds, standing quarter mile in 15.3 seconds, Top Speed 140
mph.
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