What kind of engine is in my car?


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How much horsepower does my [DSM] have in stock form?
What is the horsepower rating of a [DSM]?

That depends on which model you have.  All of these cars have inline 4-cylinder engines, but the displacement and intake systems differ.

Base and mid models have non-turbo (NT) engines, while upper and AWD models have turbo (T) motors. All are 2.0L, except the base model (1.8L) and the non-turbo Spyder (2.4L). Details on the various configurations are below.

Table 1: 1990-1994 Talon/Eclipse/Laser/Galant 

Specification

Base model

Mid model

Upper model (FWD)

Upper model (AWD)

Eclipse model names

GS

GS

GS/GST

GSX

Talon model names

DL

ES/ESi

TSi

TSi AWD

Laser model names

none/RS

RS

RS Turbo

RS Turbo AWD

Galant model names

-

-

-

VR-4

Engine

1.8L

2.0L

2.0L turbo

2.0L turbo

Horsepower

92

135

190 / 195 (M/T)
180 (A/T)

190 / 195 (M/T)
180 (A/T)

Valves

8v

16v

16v

16v

Cam type

SOHC

DOHC

DOHC

DOHC

 

Table 2: 1995-1999 Talon, Eclipse and Eclipse Spyder 

Specification

Base model

Mid model

Upper model (FWD)

Upper model (AWD)

Eclipse model names

RS

GS

GS-T

GSX

Talon model names

-

ESi

TSi

TSi AWD

Engine type

2.0L

2.0L

2.0L turbo

2.0L turbo

Horsepower

140

140

210

210

Valves

16v

16v

16v

16v

Cam type

DOHC

DOHC

DOHC

DOHC

 

Table 3: 1996-1999 Eclipse Spyder 

Specification

Mid model

Upper model (FWD)

Spyder model names

GS

GS-T

Engine

2.4L

2.0L turbo

Horsepower

141

210

Valves

16v

16v

Cam type

SOHC

DOHC

Astute readers (or longtime owners) will notice the 190/195 horsepower "split" in the 1G models. This difference arises in differences in the published factory specifications for the different marques through the 1990 and 1991 model years and not through any actual known changes in the cars themselves. Eventually all the turbo models were rated at 195 horsepower.

QA #127

Last Updated:
2016-08-09 09:50


Cam Dorland | 95 Eagle Talon
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