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Update from GM...
2013 BUICK VERANO SPECIFICATIONS
Overview
Model:
2013 Buick Verano
Body style / driveline:
four-door, 5-passenger front engine transaxle; front-wheel-drive compact car
Construction:
steel body-frame integral with front and rear crumple zones; galvanized steel front fenders, hood, roof, door panels, one-piece bodyside outer panel, thermal plastic olefin (TPO) bumper fascias
EPA vehicle class:
compact car
Manufacturing location:
Orion Township, Mich.
Key competitors:
Lexus IS 250, Audi A3, Acura ILX
Engines
Ecotec 2.4L DOHC I-4
Ecotec 2.0L DOHC I-4 Turbo
Application:
std on Base, Convenience, Leather
std on 1ST equipment group (late 2012 availability)
Displacement (cu. in. / cc):
145 / 2384
122 / 1998
Bore and stroke (in. / mm):
3.46 x 3.85 / 88 x 98
3.39 x 3.39 / 86 x 86
Block material:
cast aluminum
cast aluminum
Cylinder head material:
cast aluminum
cast aluminum
Valvetrain:
overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, continuous variable valve timing for intake and exhaust
overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing for intake and exhaust
Ignition system:
individual coil-on-plug
individual coil-on-plug
Fuel delivery:
direct injection and electronic throttle control
direct injection and electronic throttle control
Compression ratio:
11.2:1
9.2:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):
180 / 134 @ 6700 rpm *
250 / 187 @ 5300*
Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm @ rpm):
171 / 232 @ 4900 rpm *
260 / 353 @ 2000*
Recommended fuel:
regular unleaded or E85
premium recommended, but not required
Emissions controls:
close-coupled, catalytic converter; continuously variable valve timing; positive crankcase ventilation evaporative system
close-coupled catalytic converter; continuously variable valve timing; 58x ignition system; returnless fuel rail; wide-range O2 sensor
EPA -estimated fuel economy (city / hwy):
21 / 32
TBD
Estimated 0-60 time (sec.):
8.6
6.2
Transmissions
Hydra-Matic 6T45 6-speed automatic
f-40 6-speed manual
Hydra-Matic 6T50 6-speed automatic
Type:
six-speed transverse, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive transmission
Six-speed front-wheel drive manual transmission
six-speed transverse, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive
Application:
2.4L (std)
2.0L Turbo (opt)
2.0L Turbo (std)
Gear ratios (:1)
First:
4.58
4.17
4.58
Second:
2.96
2.13
2.96
Third:
1.91
1.32
1.91
Fourth:
1.45
0.95
1.45
Fifth:
1.00
0.75
1.00
Sixth:
0.75
0.62
0.75
Reverse:
2.84
3.75
2.94
Final drive:
3.23
3.55
3.23
Chassis/Suspension
Front:
independent, MacPherson strut-type with side-loaded strut modules, specifically tuned coil springs, direct-acting stabilizer bar (hollow); hydraulic ride bushings
Rear:
specifically adapted compound crank (torsion beam) with double-walled, U-shaped profile at the rear, Z-link (tunable control arm)
Traction control:
all-speed using engine torque reduction and brake intervention
Steering type:
rack-mounted electric power steering
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:
2.8
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (feet / meters):
36 / 11
Steering ratio:
15.5:1
Brakes
Type:
four-wheel anti-lock disc, 16-in. front and rear with brake assist
Total swept area
(cu cc; pad area):
TBD
Wheels/Tires
Wheel size and type:
18-inch forged alloy, multi-spoke, machined face (std)
18-inch forged alloy, split-spoke, Manoogian Silver finish (opt)
Tires:
235/45R18 AL3
Dimensions
Exterior
Wheelbase (in. / mm):
105.7 / 2685
Overall length (in. / mm):
183.9 / 4671
Overall width (in. / mm):
71.4 / 1814
Overall height (in. / mm):
58.4 / 1476
Track width front (in. / mm):
60.3 / 1532
Track width rear (in. / mm):
60.7 / 1542
Curb weight (lb / kg)
With 2.4L:
With 2.0L turbo:
3420 / 1551
3520 / 1597 (man.); 3550 / 1610 (auto)
Interior
Seating capacity (front / rear):
2 / 3
Headroom (in. / mm):
38.3 / 973 (front without sunroof)
37.2 / 945 (front with sunroof)
37.8 / 960 (rear without sunroof)
37.8 / 960 (rear with sunroof)
Legroom (in. / mm):
42 / 1067 (front)
36.9 / 871 (rear)
Shoulder room (in. / mm):
55.0 / 1400 (front)
52.8 / 1344 (rear)
Hip room (in. / mm):
53.7 / 1364 (front)
51.9 / 1318 (rear)
Passenger volume (cu. ft. / L) :
95 / 2690
Cargo volume (cu. ft. / L):
14.3 / 405 (without Bose premium audio)
14.0 / 396.5 (with Bose premium audio)
Capacities
Trailer towing maximum (lb. / kg):
1000 / 454 (2.4L only)
Fuel tank (gal. / L):
15.6 / 59
Oil capacity (qt. / L):
With 2.4L:
With 2.0L turbo:
5.0 / 4.7
6.3 / 6.0
Cooling system (qt. / L)
With 2.4L:
With 2.0L turbo:
9.0 / 8.5
8.4 / 8.0
*SAE certified.
Note: Information shown is current at time of publication.
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