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Overview
Variant
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Body type
Coupe
Engine size
3.0 L
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.9 / 100 km
Power and torque
324kW / 660Nm
759km
Warranty
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Doors
2
Seats
4
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
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Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Stability Control: yes
Steering: yes
Suspension: yes
Traction Control: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Front Digital Television: yes
Front DVD: yes
Location: Front
Front Screen Size (in): 8.8
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Navigational Systems
Controls: Knobs/Touch Buttons
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Screen Size (in): 8.8
Traffic Info: yes
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Camera
Remote HVAC Control
Includes Phone: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Type: Automatic
Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 180
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Bore Engine: 84.0
Engine (cc): 2979
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 3.0
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 89.6
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 98
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
Main Capacity (L): 60
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.2
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Number of Screens: 1
Screen Size (in): 8.8
Instrument Cluster
Head Up Display: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 759
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 472
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 12.7
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 36
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 30
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 16.1
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.2
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 46
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 38
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 9.2
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 10.9
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 26
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 22
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 4.2
Maximum Speed (km/h): 303
Maximum Speed (mph): 188
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 440
Maximum Power (kW): 324
Maximum Torque (Nm): 660
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.9
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Code: 8hp70
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: 8
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Variable Rack: yes
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 90
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 30
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 30
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 265
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 20
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 20
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 9.0
Body Style
Body Type: Coupe
Local Body Type: Coupe
Platform Code: F20
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Boot/Hatch
Bumpers
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: ISO
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 15.7
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 445
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 61.1
Front Track (mm): 1552
Overall Height (in): 54.1
Overall Height (mm): 1373
Overall Length (in): 182.7
Overall Length (mm): 4640
Overall Width (in): 71.9
Overall Width (mm): 1825
Rear Track (in): 62.0
Rear Track (mm): 1576
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.1
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11300
Wheelbase (in): 110.6
Wheelbase (mm): 2810
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 39.8
Front Headroom (mm): 1011
Rear Headroom (in): 36.1
Rear Headroom (mm): 917
Front Hip Room (in): 57.7
Front Hip Room (mm): 1465
Rear Hip Room (in): 55.1
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1400
Front Leg Room (in): 42.2
Front Leg Room (mm): 1073
Rear Leg Room (in): 33.7
Rear Leg Room (mm): 857
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.3
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1405
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 51.7
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1313
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
Active High Beam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Paint
External Colour: Green
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Blind
Location: Rear
Rear Blind Type: Electric
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1700
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3748
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2135
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4707
Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1690
Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 3726
Kerb Weight Includes Driver: yes
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1690
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3726
Tare Weight (kg): 1653
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Radio: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
In-Dash DVD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
External Connections
iPod Connection (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Brand: Harman/Kardon
Number of Speakers: 16
Subwoofer: yes
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Wood & Alloy
Gear Selector: Alloy
Handbrake Grip: Leather
Instrument Panel: Leather
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 7
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 7
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 4
Configuration: 2+2
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Variable Distance Period: yes
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