2000 Saturn L300 specifications

2000 Saturn L300 data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2705 mm 106.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1519 mm 59.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1509 mm 59.4 inches
Length 4836 mm 190.4 inches
Width 1753 mm 69 inches
Height 1432 mm 56.4 inches
Ground clearance 145 mm 5.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.79
Kerb weight 1444 kg 3183 lb
Weight distribution 61% front
fuel tank capacity 60.5 litres 13.3 [16] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.309
Frontal area 2.13
CdA 0.66
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code L81
Cylinders V 6
Capacity 3 litre
2962 cc
(180.752 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 86 × 85 mm
3.39 × 3.35 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.01
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAEnet)
185 PS (182 bhp) (136 kW)
at 5600 rpm
maximum torque
(SAEnet)
257 Nm (190 ft·lb) (26.2 kgm)
at 3600 rpm
Specific output
(SAEnet)
45.8 kW/litre
62.3 ps/litre
61.4 bhp/litre
1.01 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAEnet)
86.77 Nm/litre
1.05 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & aluminium heads
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system SPFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1090.3 kPa (158.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 493.67 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
127.79 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 PS/kg
93.99 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
126.04 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.64 kg/kW
17.77 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 20/26 US MPG EPA city/highway
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km11.8/9.0 l/100km city/highway
km/litre8.5/11.1 km/l city/highway
UK MPG24.0/31.2 UK MPG city/highway
US MPG20.0/26.0 US MPG city/highway
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 2.900
Turning circle 11.10 m
Front suspension I.MS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.MultiLi.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front P205/65 R 15 92H
Tyres rear P205/65 R 15 92H
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.68
Final drive ratio 3.68
general
Carfolio.com ID96965
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 27.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2000 Saturn L300 added 2002-07-03.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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