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Saturn ION Red Line Coupé

(2003 model)

Brief specs of 2003 Saturn ION Red Line Coupé

2-door 2+2-seater fixed-head coupé, 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1998 cm3 / 121.9 cu in / 121.9 cu in, 152.9 kW / 205.0 hp / 205.0 hp @ 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm, 271.0 N·m / 199.9 lb·ft / 199.9 lb·ft @ 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, front wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)SaturnIssued from2003
ModelION Red Line CoupéIssued until
SerieIONNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerSaturnCountryUS

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4699 mm / 185.0 in / 185.0 inTotal (curb) weight1329 kg / 2930 lb / 2930 lb
Width1725 mm / 67.9 in / 67.9 inDry weight
Height1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2621 mm / 103.2 in / 103.2 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1494 mm / 58.8 in / 58.8 inTowing weight
Track rear1483 mm / 58.4 in / 58.4 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity50 l / 11.0 UK gal / 13.2 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.79  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.09 m2 / 22.4 sq ft / 22.4 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeEcotec 2.0L SC LSJTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerGMValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionaluminium block & headBore86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in
FuelStroke86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1
Fuel supplySFiEngine displacement1998 cm3 / 121.9 cu in / 121.9 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity499.50 cm3/cylinder / 30.481 cu in/cylinder / 30.481 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio9.5 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power152.9 kW / 205.0 hp / 205.0 hp at 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm
AspirationsuperchargedMax. torque271.0 N·m / 199.9 lb·ft / 199.9 lb·ft at 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm6450 rpm / 6450 rpm / 6450 rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)76.1 kW / 102.0 hp / 102.0 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output76.5 kW/l / 1.682 bhp/cu in / 1.682 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque135.6 N·m/l / 1.19 lb·ft/cu in / 1.19 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.7
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.05

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)6.30 s / 6.30 s / 6.30 sPower-to-weight ratio154.2 kW/ton / 116.9 bhp/ton / 116.9 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time14.80 s / 14.80 s / 14.80 s (top 96 km/h / 59 mph / 59 mph)Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock2.88Turning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, MacPherson strut, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearTorsion bar axle, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontContinental 215/45 R 17 WTyres rearContinental 215/45 R 17 W
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter front295 mm / 11.6 in / 11.6 inBrake diameter rear270 mm / 10.6 in / 10.6 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Saturn ION Red Line Coupé

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