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Gen I [1985 - 1989]
First, let's cover specs the common specs for ALL MODELS of this generation:

DRIVETRAIN LAYOUT:

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Powertrain: Transverse front engine, front wheel drive (FF) with equal length halfshafts to reduce torque steer
Engine Block: Aluminum alloy with cast-iron cylinder liners
Cylinder head: Aluminum Alloy

BODY/CHASSIS:

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Body Type: Unit Body
Front Suspension: Independent strut: Torsion bar spring
Rear Suspension: Semi-independent: Beam-type axle.
Front shock absorbers: Hydraulic
Rear shock absorbers: Gas-pressurized
Front/rear stabilizer bars: 17mm
Front Brakes: ventilated, 9.5in in. disc type
Rear Brakes: solid, 9.4in. disc type
Wheels: 5.5jj x 14, steel
Tires: P195/60R14
Steering: Rotary-valve, variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion

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• SPECIFIC TO GEN I 1986-87 RS,LS:
ENGINE:

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Engine Code: D16A1
Engine Type: 1.6L, 4 Cylinder,16 valve, DOHC
Displacement 1590cc (97 cu in)
Valvetrain: 4 valves per cylinder, belt-driven, dual overhead camshafts
Horsepower (hp), SAE net: 113@ 6250RPM
Torque (lbs-ft), SAE net: 99 @ 5500RPM
Bore x Stroke: 75mm x 90mm (2.95in x 3.54in)
Redline: 7000RPM
Induction system: Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Ignition System: Electronic ignition

BODY/CHASSIS:

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Wheelbase 96.5 in.
Turning Circle: 30.8 ft.
Weight Distribution (f/r): 60/40

PERFORMANCE:

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Acceleration (0-60 mph)(0-96 kph): 9.0sec.
1/4mile run: 17.5 sec
Fuel Economy (city/highway): 25/31 mpg

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• SPECIFIC TO GEN I 1988-89 RS, LS:
ENGINE:

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Engine Code: D16A1
Engine Type: 1.6L, 4 Cylinder,16 valve, DOHC
Displacement 1590cc (97 cu in)
Valvetrain: 4 valves per cylinder, belt-driven, dual overhead camshafts
Horsepower (hp), SAE net: 118 @ 6500 RPM
Torque (lb-ft), SAE net: 103 @ 5500 RPM
Bore x Stroke: 75mm x 90mm (2.95in x 3.54in)
Redline: 7000RPM
Induction system: Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Ignition System: Electronic ignition

BODY/CHASSIS:

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Wheelbase 99.2 in
Turning Circle: 32.8ft
Weight Distribution (f/r): 59/41

PERFORMANCE:

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Accelleration (0-60mph) (0-96kph): 8.1 sec
1/4 mile run: 17.1 sec
Fuel Economy (City/Highway): 26/30 mpg

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TRANSMISSION GEAR RATIOS:
4-speed Automatic (85-87):

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1st 2.705
2nd 1.560
3rd 1.031
4th 0.777
Final drive 4.214
Reverse 1.954

4-speed Automatic (88-89):

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1st 2.705
2nd 1.560
3rd 1.027
4th 0.780
Final drive 4.214
Reverse 1.954

5-speed Manual (86-87):

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1st 3.181
2nd 1.944
3rd 1.347
4th 1.033
5th 0.848
Final drive 4.214
Reverse 3.000

5-speed Manual(88-89):

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1st 3.181
2nd 1.944
3rd 1.347
4th 1.033
5th 0.823
Final drive 4.214
Reverse 3.000