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2003 Insight

 

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2003 Insight Specifications

GASOLINE ENGINE

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Aluminum-Alloy In-Line 3-Cylinder

Displacement (cc)

995
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net / with IMA)
67 @ 5700 / 73 @ 5700
Torque (lb.-ft.@rpm / with IMA)
66 @ 3300 / 91 @ 3000
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
Valve Train : SOHC 12-Valve
VTEC-E
Fuel System: Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Emission Rating
ULEV*
Idle Stop Feature

ELECTRIC MOTOR / GENERATOR

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Motor Type
Permanent Magnet
Power Output
10 kW/13-horsepower @ 3000 rpm
Torque lb.-ft.@rpm
36 @ 1000
Rated Voltage
144

ELECTRIC POWER CONTROL UNIT (PCU)

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DC-DC Inverter (144 Volt to 12 Volt)

ELECTRIC POWER STORAGE

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Battery Type
Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Output
144V (120 Cells @ 1.2V)
Rated Capacity
6.5 AH
DRIVE TRAIN
Type : Front-Wheel Drive
5-Speed Manual Transmission
Final Drive Ratio
3.208

BODY / SUSPENSION / CHASSIS

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Body Type: Aluminum Space Frame
Front Suspension: Toe-control Link Independent Strut
Rear Suspension: Twist Beam
Power Assisted Rack and Pinion
Coefficient of Drag
0.25
Power-Assisted Front Disc / Rear Drum Brakes
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Tires : All-Season
P165/65 R14 low-rolling resistance

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

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Wheelbase (mm / in.)
2400 / 94.5
Length (mm / in.)
3938 / 155.0
Height (mm / in.)
1355 / 53.4
Width (mm / in.)
1695 / 66.7
Front Track (mm / in.)
1435 / 56.5
Rear Track (mm / in.)
1325 / 52.2
Curb Weight (kg)
852

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

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Front Headroom (mm / in.)
985 / 38.8
Front Legroom (mm / in.)
1089 / 42.9
Front Hiproom (mm / in.)
1236 / 48.7
Cargo Volume (L / cu. ft)
142 / 5.2
Passenger Volume (L / cu. ft)
1342 / 47.4

FUEL ECONOMY

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City / Highway (L/100km)
3.9 / 3.2
Fuel capacity (L / imp gal.)
40 / 9.1
Fuel Required
Unleaded Regular
* Designed to meet California's stringent ULEV emissions standards

EXTERIOR FEATURES

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Body-Coloured Dual Power Mirrors
Impact-Absorbing Body-Coloured Bumpers
Heat-Rejecting Green-Tinted Glass
Keyless Remote Entry System
Roof-Mounted Radio Antenna
Alloy Wheels
Lightweight Design

INTERIOR FEATURES

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Dual Stage Driver's and Front Passenger's Airbags (SRS)
CFC-Free Air Conditioning
Immobilizer Theft Deterrent System
Power Windows w/ Auto-Down Driver's Window
Power Door Locks
AM/FM Stereo w/ 2 speakers
Electronic Instrument Display
Fuel Mileage Computer
Tachometer
Dual Mode Trip Odometer
Beverage Holders
3-Point Seat Belts
Door-/ Trunk-Open Indicator Light
Rear Window Defroster with Timer
Low-Fuel Indicator Light
Map Lights
Headlights-On Reminder
12-Volt Accessory Outlet
Glove Compartment
Door Pocket Storage Bins
Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors
• = Standard