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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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Intake
  • K&N drop in element
Fuel Enhancements
  • Broquet Fuel Catalyst
Power Steering
Engine
  • Fully Synthetic Engine Oil
  • Rever-up engine conditioner
Ignition
  • Bosch DP1X Plat sports plugs
Gauges
Detailing
Tranny
Brakes
Suspensions
  • Bilstein Shocks
    Fr (V36-4015) / Rr (B36-1640)
Tires
Engine
  • Rubber burnin' FWD that blows Bimmers and Mercs to the 'ole S-yard'
  • Excellent mid-range Torque
  • Grunty turbo exhaust note
  • Ram-air intake system
Handling
  • Stiff & handles like on rails
Interior
  • Roomy with great luggage space
  • Chunky dash buttons

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