The Car


List of the 2003 Cannonball One Lap of America modifications

  • high flow air intake system and 'big bore' throttle body

  • race clutch

  • lightweight flywheel

  • limited slip differential

  • Hye-Dra-Cyl custom front braking system - 4 piston calipers, 12.2" rotors

  • 16x7.5 aftermarket rims

  • 225/50-16 max-performance tires

  • 5mm wheel spacers in the front

  • longer front wheel studs (thanks Lane!)

  • street legal racing harnesses

  • race struts with race springs (310 lbs. in the front, 250 lbs. in the rear)

  • 17.5mm 4-way adjustable racing rear anti-sway bar

  • "dry" 50hp nitrous system

  • high performance exhaust header

  • 2.0" stainless steel cat-back exhaust pipe

  • performance muffler (chambered)

  • high flow catalytic converter


Specs for the car in stock form

  • Displacement = 1.9L, 16-valve DOHC I4

  • Engine material = aluminum block and head

  • Compression ratio = 9.5:1

  • Horsepower = 124 HP @ 5600 rpm (at the crankshaft, not at the wheels)

  • Torque = 122 ft.-lbs. @ 4800 rpm (at the crankshaft, not at the wheels)

  • Redline = 6750 rpm

  • Gear ratios (:1) = 3.25, 2.06, 1.42, 1.03, 0.73

  • Final drive ratio: 4.06:1, open differential

  • Front brakes = 250mm vented disc

  • Rear brakes = 200mm drum

  • Wheelbase = 102.4 in.

  • Front track = 56.8 in.

  • Rear track = 56.0 in.

  • Front suspension = independent strut with lateral link and integral (28.6mm) anti-roll bar

  • Rear suspension = independent tri-link with strut module and a 15mm rear anti-roll bar

  • Steering ratio (:1) = 16.3, variable power assist

  • Wheels = 15x6 in., 4x100 bolt pattern, 50mm offset

  • New York / California Emissions Package