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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 01:30 AM
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gas tank size

how big is a gas tank on an 88 base model?
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 02:06 AM
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1988

SE $15,480 (16,150) *
SE 2+2 $15,980 (16,650)
GTU $17,350 ($18,150)
GXL $19,160 ($20,050)
GXL 2+2 $19,660 ($20,550)
Convertible $20,500 ($21,550)
* mid-year price increase


Number of Cars Sold 27,814


Weight

Model SE SE 2+2 GTU GXL GXL 2+2 Convertible
Manual 5-Speed 2625 lb 2645 lb 2625 lb 2625 lb 2645 lb 3003 lb
Automatic 2695 lb 2715 lb 2695 lb 2695 lb 2715 lb 3003 lb


Exterior Dimensions

Length 168.9 in
Width 66.5 in
Height 49.8 in
Wheelbase 95.7 in
Ground Clearance 5.9 in
Track F / R 57.1 / 56.7


Engine Specs

Engine twin rotor
Displacement 1308 cc/80 cubic inches
Compression Ratio 9.4 : 1
Output 146 bhp (net) @6500 RPM
Torque 138 lb-ft @3500 RPM
Fuel Supply EFI
Fuel Capacity 16.6 US gallons


Drivetrain

Ratios 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th reverse
Manual 5-Speed 3.475 2.002 1.366 1.00 0.711 3.493
Automatic 2.841 1.541 1.000 0.720 2.400
Final Drive Ratio 4.100 (manual) 3.909 (automatic & convertibles)
EPA Fuel Economy 17/24 MPG (manual) 17/23 MPG (automatic)
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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correction on this, i believe the

S4 has 14 gallon tank
S5 has 16 gallon tank
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by katkaroto
correction on this, i believe the

S4 has 14 gallon tank
S5 has 16 gallon tank
S4 16.6
S5 18.5

Last edited by Turbonut; Sep 10, 2008 at 06:49 PM.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbonut
S4 16.6
S5 18.5
+1
This isn't new knowledge...
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 11:17 PM
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i stand now corrected, thanks guys
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Old May 19, 2016 | 10:33 AM
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S4 16.6
S5 18.5
Can you mix-and-match the tanks?
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Old May 19, 2016 | 11:12 AM
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Yes, but you need the matching straps and be aware that the electrical connection at the bulkhead is different. The bulkhead/hanger assemblies are also different, so you need that to match as well.
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