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2013 Scion tC - Specifications

2 Door HB Man (Natl) Performance Specs

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Engine

Engine Type Gas I4

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 180 @ 6000

Displacement 2.5L/152

Engine Order Code NA

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 173 @ 4100

Fuel System Direct Injection

Transmission

Trans Order Code NA

Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.05

Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.56

Trans Description Cont. Again NA

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.88

Trans Type 6

Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.38

Clutch Size (in) - TBD -

Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.54

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.73

Trans Description Cont. Manual

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.03

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.06

Brakes

Brake ABS System 4-Wheel

Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.65 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA

Brake Type Pwr

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.98 x - TBD -

Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 14.80

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.81

Steering Type Electric

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 37.40

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code NA

Rear Tire Size P225/45R18

Spare Tire Order Code NA

Front Tire Order Code NA

Spare Tire Size T145/80D16

Front Tire Size P225/45R18

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in) 18 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Material Aluminum

Spare Wheel Size (in) Compact

Front Wheel Size (in) 18 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Material Steel

Front Wheel Material Aluminum

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 0.95

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.87

Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA

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