Miata Mailing List: May 1998, Message #128

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From:	BIOMED HMC <BIOMEDHMC@aol.com>
Subject:	VTEC-SSX (NMC!!!)
Date:	Sat, 2 May 1998 23:52:18 +0000


 
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Check these out:  
http://www.vtec.net/ssx/
http://www.vtec.net/pics/99/ssx/ssx.jpg

OH NO !!
I was waiting for this one - I had heard that it was coming -- here it is !!

Vital Figures (Preliminary)
Availability					Fall '98 / Spring '99
Engine						2.0 Liter DOHC "SUPER VTEC" Inline 4-Cylinder 
							2.5 Liter DOHC VTEC I-5 or V-6 
							2.0 Liter narrow angle (20 deg) V-5 (??)
Horsepower					250hp@8300 rpm (2.0L) 
							250-280hp (2.5L)
Torque						21.0 kgm (151.9 ftlb @ 7500 rpm) 						
							(L 2.0)
REDLINE					8800 rpm
Compression Ratio			11.5:1 (L 2.0)
Bore x Stroke				87 X 84 mm (L 2.0)
Transmission				6-speed manual 
							5-speed F-matic semi-automatic (SportShift)
Layout						Front-engine, rear wheel drive
Length						158 in.
Width						67 in.
Height						47 in.
Wheelbase					94.5
Weight						Approximately 1175kg(~2585lbs)
Tires/Wheels				P215/40ZR17 17 x 7.5(215/50ZR16)
Front Suspension			A-arm Upper, L-arm Lower
Rear Suspension			Upper and Lower A-arms
Steering					Electronic Control/Electronic Assist
Headlights					HID (High Intensity Discharge) projector style