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- New optional aluminum 15-inch wheel for SC2
- New SL2 wheel cover
- New exterior colors: New Silver (all models, replaces previous Light Silver); Silver Blue (SL1 and SL2, replaces Grey Bronze); Cranberry (SL, replaces Grey Bronze); Orange (SC1 and SC2, replaces Green)
- Two-tone black/grey leather option replaces tan leather option on SC2
- Floor mats standard in SL2 and SC2; part of option package in SL1 and SC1; retailer-installed accessory in SL
Engines
Transmissions
1.9-liter Inline SOHC 4 cyl (L24)
1.9-liter Inline DOHC 4 cyl (LL0)
5-Spd Manual
4-Spd Auto
SL
S
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S
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SL1
S
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S
O
SL2
–
S
S
O
SC1
S
–
S
O
SC2
–
S
S
O
Key:
Standard
S
Optional
O
Not available
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SATURN S-SERIES REMAINS A LEADER IN VALUE, SAFETY AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
For Saturn, it all started with the S-Series. The launch of this car line in 1990 marked the beginning of a revolution in the way vehicles are designed, built, sold and serviced.
Enhanced by a variety of updates and improvements over the years, the S-Series has remained a consistent leader in value, safety and customer satisfaction. For 2002, this tradition continues as the S-Series delivers a combination of attractive styling, dependable performance and innovative features – many that customers expect on much higher-priced models, such as optional head-curtain air bags.
The 2002 S-Series sedan models are the SL, SL1 and SL2. The S-Series also features the world’s only three-door coupe, available as the SC1 and SC2.
Dent-resistant polymer panels
The 2002 S-Series models retain the dent-resistant polymer body panels that help keep Saturns looking new, longer, by helping to prevent parking-lot dings and rust. The revolutionary driver’s side third door – a standard feature on all coupes – provides increased accessibility to the rear seat without detracting from the coupe’s sporty lines. This unique added convenience makes it easier to load or unload cargo, to install a child seat, or for a passenger to enter or exit.
For 2002, a new optional 15-inch aluminum wheel enhances the exterior styling of the uplevel SC2, while the SL2 receives a new wheel cover.
Safety features
Saturn’s commitment to safety is reflected by the availability of head curtain air bags, designed to reduce the severity of head and neck injuries in side impact collisions, in addition to frontal air bags. Available as an option on all S-Series vehicles, the head-curtain air bag system is stored along the vehicle’s body side upper roof rail behind the headliner and garnish trim. Based on feedback from electronic sensors located along the sides of the vehicle, the air bag drops from the roof rail and unfolds as it inflates, providing a cushion to help protect the head and neck region.
Driver and front-passenger air bags are standard equipment. Three-point active seat belts are included for all outboard positions. Also standard are top tether anchors for child safety seats.
Another Saturn safety feature is a trunk latch designed to help reduce incidences of trunk entrapment. This latch requires a lever to be manually reset before the trunk lid will close. To further enhance safety, the trunk is equipped with an escape handle that glows in the dark, making it more visible to young children who may become trapped in a trunk.
SOHC or DOHC
All Saturn S-Series models are powered by 1.9-liter, 4-cylinder engines that provide high levels of durability, performance and economy. The SL, SL1 and SC1 are powered by a single overhead cam (SOHC) version that produces 100 horsepower at 5000 rpm and 114 lb-ft of torque at 2400 rpm. The SL2 and SC2 come with a 16-valve, dual overhead cam (DOHC) version. This sequential port fuel-injection system produces 124 horsepower at 5600 rpm and 122 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm.
A five-speed manual gearbox is standard on all models, and features close-ratio gearing for improved performance when mated with the DOHC engine, and wide-ratio gearing for better fuel economy on models with the SOHC version of the 4-cylinder engine. A four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission is available as an option on all models except the SL.
All S-Series vehicles are available with California or Northeastern Emissions packages. Additionally, the SOHC engine features an Air Injection Reaction System, warm-up converters on the exhaust manifolds and a cylinder head assembly with a revised combustion chamber, enabling it to meet Low Emissions Vehicle (LEV) requirements.
A built-in oil life monitor alerts the driver when the calculated usable oil life is 90 percent depleted. A computer algorithm monitors vehicle mileage, engine revolutions and engine temperature in order to alert customers to the need of changing the engine oil.
Steel Space Frame
Saturn’s steel space frame provides an impressive combination of benefits. Thanks in part to computer-aided design techniques, the space frame provides stiffness for optimum ride and handling characteristics. It also provides front and rear crumple zones to help absorb the impact of a crash, while protecting the occupants with a rigid passenger compartment.
Power-assisted front disc and rear drum brakes are standard. For increased braking performance, a four-wheel anti-lock brake system that includes traction control is available on all models.
A constant-flow power-assist system that maintains steering effort at an even rate is standard on SL, SL1 and SC1. SL2 and SC2 models deliver a sportier feel thanks to a variable-effort power steering system that increases effort as vehicle speed increases.
Performance accessories
Saturn is introducing a set of retailer-installed accessories for consumers interested in customizing and personalizing an S-Series coupe. The vehicle appearance and performance-enhancing accessories are expected to be available late summer of 2001. Saturn is responding to the growing number of young car buyers who want to modify their vehicles to suit their individual tastes.
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Contact:
Saturn Communications
Phone: 248-524-5721
Fax: 248-528-4028
SPECIFICATIONS
Model:
2002 Saturn S-Series
Body style / driveline:
SL / SL1 / SL2: five-passenger, front-engine, front-wheel-drive sedan
SC1 / SC2: four-passenger, front-engine, front-wheel-drive coupe
EPA vehicle class:
SL / SL1 / SL2: compact cars; SC1 / SC2: subcompact cars
Manufacturing location:
Spring Hill, Tennessee
Key competitors:
SL / SL1 / SL2: Honda Civic, Mazda Protegé, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla
SC1 / SC2: Honda Civic 2-dr., Mercury Cougar, VW Beetle, Hyundai Tiburon
Engine
L4 SOHC
L4 DOHC
Application:
SL, SL1, SC1
SL2, SC2
Type:
1.9-liter, SOHC 4-cylinder with cast aluminum block
1.9-liter, DOHC 4-cylinder with cast aluminum block
Displacement (cu in / cc):
116.03 / 1901.17
116.03 / 1901.17
Bore & stroke (in / mm):
3.23 x 3.54 / 82 x 90
3.23 x 3.54 / 82 x 90
Cylinder head material:
cast aluminum
cast aluminum
Valvetrain:
single overhead camshafts, 2 valves per cylinder
dual overhead camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel delivery:
sequential port fuel injection (SPFI)
sequential port fuel injection (SPFI)
Compression ratio:
9.3:1
9.5:1
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm):
100 / 74.5 @ 5000
124 / 93 @ 5600
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):
114 / 155 @ 2400
122 / 165 @ 4800
Recommended fuel:
87 octane unleaded
87 octane unleaded
Maximum engine speed (rpm):
5750
6750
Exhaust system:
closed loop, PFI, 3-way catalyst with linear control EGR enhanced evaporative emissions, on-board vapor recovery
closed loop, PFI, 3-way catalyst with linear control EGR enhanced evaporative emissions, on-board vapor recovery
Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy / combined):
SL, SL1 manual: 29 / 40 / 34
manual: 27 / 38 / 32
SL1 automatic: 27 / 37 / 31
automatic: 25 / 36 / 30
SC1 manual: 28 / 40 / 33
SC1 automatic: 26 / 36 / 30
Transmission
MP2 (SL, SL1, SC1)
MP6 (SL1, SC1)
MP3 (SL2, SC2)
MP7 (SL2, SC2)
Type:
5-speed manual
4-speed electronic automatic
Gear ratios (:1):
First:
3.250
2.526
Second:
1.950
SL1, SC1: 1.266; SL2, SC2: 1.556
Third:
SL, SL1, SC1: 1.172
SL1,SC1: 0.811
SL2, SC2: 1.423
SL2, SC2: 1.030
Fourth:
SL, SL1, SC1: 0.811
SL1,SC1: 0.595
SL2, SC2: 1.032
SL2, SC2: 0.700
Fifth:
SL, SL1, SC1: 0.605
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SL2, SC2: 0.730
Reverse:
2.923
1.905
Final drive ratio:
4.060
4.060
Chassis/Suspension
SL / SL1 / SC1
SL2 / SC2
Front:
independent, MacPherson strut, lateral link and tension strut/27.2 mm stabilizer bar
independent, MacPherson strut, lateral link and tension strut/28.6 mm stabilizer bar
Rear:
independent tri-link with strut/ spring module
independent tri-link with strut/ spring module and stabilizer bar
Traction control system:
electrohydraulic control unit and four-wheel speed sensors with front disc/rear drum (optional)
electrohydraulic control unit and four-wheel speed sensors with front disc/rear drum (optional)
Steering type:
power-assisted, constant flow, rack-and-pinion
power-assisted, hydraulic speed sensitive, variable effort, rack-and-pinion
Steering ratio:
18.33:1
16.29:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:
3.0
2.67
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m):
37.1 / 11.3
37.1 / 11.3
Brakes
Type:
front: power, disc; rear: power, drum 4-wheel ABS (optional)
Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm):
front: 9.9 x 0.7 / 250.5 x 18.2
Swept area (sq in / sq cm):
front: 42.1 / 271.5
Wheels/Tires
Wheel size and type:
SL, SL1, SC1: 14-inch forged steel
SL2: 15-inch forged steel
SC2: 15-inch aluminum
Tires:
SL, SL1, SC1: P185/65R14
SL2: P185/65R15
SC2: P195/60R15
Dimensions
Exterior
Sedan (SL, SL1, SL2)
Coupe (SC1, SC2)
Wheelbase (in / mm):
102.4 / 2601
102.4 / 2601
Overall length (in / mm):
178.1 / 4524
180.5 / 4584
Overall width (in / mm):
66.4 / 1686
68.2 / 1732
Overall height (in / mm):
55.0 / 1397
53.0 / 1348
Track (in / mm):
Front:
56.8 / 1443
56.8 / 1443
Rear:
56.0 / 1422
56.0 / 1422
Min. ground clearance (in / mm):
5.7 / 145
5.6 / 142
Base curb weight (lbs / kg):
Manual with air:
SL, SL1: 2340.9 / 1062.8
SC1: 2366.7 / 1074.5
SL2: 2393 / 1086.4
SC2: 2429.3 / 1102.9
Automatic with air:
SL1: 2368.5 / 1075.3
SC1: 2394.5 / 1087.1
SL2: 2420 / 1098.7
SC2: 2456.2 / 1115.1
Weight distribution (% front / rear):
61 / 39
62 / 38
Interior
Seating capacity (front / rear):
2/3
2/2
Head room (in / mm):
Front:
39.3 / 999
with sunroof: 37.1 / 943
without sunroof: 38.6 / 981
Rear:
38.0 / 965
35.8 / 910
Leg room (in / mm):
Front:
42.5 / 1081
42.6 / 1081
Rear:
32.8 / 834
31.0 / 787
Shoulder room (in / mm):
Front:
53.9 / 1369
54.6 / 1386
Rear:
53.1 / 1350
50.4 / 1280
Hip room (in / mm):
Front:
49.2 / 1250
50.0 / 1270
Rear:
50.2 / 1276
47.7 / 1212
Capacities
Sedan (SL, SL1, SL2)
Coupe (SC1, SC2)
EPA passenger volume (cu ft / liters):
91.0 / 2576.8
84.1 / 2381.4
Cargo volume (cu ft / liters):
12.1 / 343
11.4 / 322.8
Trailer towing maximum (lbs / kg):
1000 / 454
1000 / 454
Maximum tongue weight (lbs / kg):
100 / 45.4
100 / 45.4
Fuel tank (gal / liters):
12.1 / 45.8
12.1 / 45.8
Engine oil less filter (qts / liters):
4.0 / 3.8
4.0 / 3.8
Cooling system (qts / liters):
7.18 / 6.8
7.18 / 6.8
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