My brick is a 1998 model (built April 97), delivered Jun 97. Since the first service at 5000km, she's been on synthetic since and still going strong. A custom 3" exhaust was done but later removed due to the robbing of low end torque. Check out my mods list for the present modifications done.
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The S70T5 Specs (Stock)
| Type | In-line 5 cylinder Intercooled Turbo |
| Configuration | Transverse, front wheel drive |
| Engine Capacity | 1948 cc |
| Max output | 166 kW / 225 bhp at 5700rpm @ 9.6psi |
| Max Torque | 310Nm / 2700-5100rpm |
| 0-100km/h | 7.8s |
| Top Speed | 230km/h |
| Transmission | 4-speed adaptive automatic with overdrive and torque convertor lockup |
| Front Suspensions | MacPherson struts, lower wishbones, coils, anti-roll bars |
| Rear Suspensions | Delta-link axle with
trailing arms, coils, anti-roll bar |
| Steering | Rack and pinion, power assisted |
| Brakes, front / rear | Ventilated disc 280mm / solid disc 280mm, 4 channel-4 wheel ABS |
| Tire and Wheel | 205/50ZR16 |
| Overall Length | 4720mm |
| Overall Width | 1760mm |
| Height | 1390mm |
| Wheelbase | 2660mm |
| Track | 1520mm front / 1470mm rear |
| Ground Clearance | 140mm |
| Turning Radius | 10.6m |
| Kerb weight | 1390kg |
Figures from SM Motors Pte Ltd (Singapore) and CAR Magazine.
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