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1998 AURORA Specifications & Features

A Personality as Unique as its Driver
Think of Aurora as the luxury car that's as much of an individual as you are.
Just as every person leaves his own finger prints, Aurora leaves a unique impression.
Its bold styling doesn't rely on outdated preconceptions or borrowed philosophies.
It's a fresh look at luxury and a novel interpretation of performance.
You could define it as luxury without the stuffy tradition.
And performance with passion - but without the melodrama.
Frankly, we don't expect Aurora to please everybody. It was never intended to do that.
But if you're ready to go your own way, it may be the perfect luxury car for you.

POWERTRAIN
Engine Type - 90-degree DOHC V8
Displacement - 3995 cc (244 cu. in)
Bore x Stroke - 87 mm x 84 mm (3.43 in x 3.31 in)
Compression Ratio - 10.3:1
Horsepower - 250 @ 5600 RPM
Torque - 260 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM
Transmission - 4-speed, electronically controlled automatic overdrive
Gear Ratios - 1st-2.960; 2nd-1.626; 3rd-1.000; 4th-0.681; Reverse-2.130
STANDARD FEATURES
Trunk Capacity - 456 ltres (16.1 cu ft)
Fuel Capacity - 76 litres (16.7 imp gal; 18.5 US gal)
Curb Weight - 1799 kg (3967 lb)
Drag Coefficient - 0.32
Turning radius - 6223 mm (20 ft 5 in)
Automatic Light Control - including twilight sentinel with delay feature
Composite Halogen Headlamps
Halogen Fog Lamps
Front Cornering Lamps
Programmable Garage Door Opener
Full Range Traction Control with On/Off switch
Power-Assisted 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
4-Channel anti-lock braking system
4-Speed Automatic with Driver Selectable Shift Modes (Normal & Power)
4 litre, 32 valve, DOHC V8, with all-aluminum block and heads
3.48 Transaxle Ratio
Sequential-Port Fuel Injection
Platinum Tipped Spark Plugs
4-Wheel Independent Suspension with Automatic Rear Level Control
Magnasteer Magnetic Variable Assist Power Rack & Pinion Steering
Electrically Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors with Power Adjusters
Parallel Park Feature on Right Outside Mirror
Power Antenna
6-Spoke Cast Aluminum Alloy Wheels, 16 x 7
235/60R16 Goodyear Eagle All-Season Touring Tires
Automatic Climate Control with Dual Zone Controls
Full Instrumentation including Analogue Gauges & Driver Information Centre.
Cruise Control with Resume, Coast and Accelerate/Decelerate features
Intermittent Wipers with Variable Delay
6-Speaker Sound System with AM/FM Stereo, Auto Tone Control, Cassette and CD
Steering Wheel Controls for Sound System & Climate Controls
Adjustable Steering Column
2-Position Memory Feature for Driver's Seat and Outside Mirrors
Leather Seats with Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel & Transmission Shifter
8 way Power Adjustable and Dual Lumbar supports on Front Seats
Front Floor Console with Storage, Cupholders & Rear Ventilation Controls
Auxiliary 12 volt Power Outlet in Centre Console
Genuine Burl Walnut Door and Centre Console Trim
Retained Accessory Power
Remote Release Fuel Filler Door and Trunk Lid
Electrochromic Automatic Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror with Compass
OPTIONAL FEATURES
Autobahn Package featuring V Rated 235/60R16 Michelin Tires & 3.71:1 Transaxle Ratio
6-Spoke Chrome Finish Cast Aluminum Wheels, 16 x 7
Express-Open Power 2-Way Tilt/Sliding Tinted Glass Sunroof with Sunshade
Dual Setting Heated Front Seats
Gold Graphics Package including Hood Emblem and Rear Nameplate
Bose Acoustimass Music System with Rear Shelf Mounted Bass Module plus 6 Bose Speakers
Trunk Mounted 12 CD Changer with In-Dash Control Unit
White Diamond Paint Finish
AVAILABLE COLOURS - Exterior
  • 16 - Bright White
  • 17 - Silver Metallic
  • 28 - Navy Blue Metallic
  • 38 - Dark Green Metallic
  • 41 - Black
  • 42 - Medium Green Metallic
  • 43 - Medium Dark Teal Metallic
  • 50 - Platinum Beige Metallic
  • 51 - Dark Red Metallic
  • 53 - Red Metallic
  • 60 - Gold Firemist Metallic
  • 78 - White Diamond
    AVAILABLE COLOURS - Interior
  • Teal
  • Oak
  • Neutral
  • Grey
  • Graphite
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