ST185 Specifications

There are quite some variations of the ST185 released worldwide. On this page you can find the technical specifications and differences between them. If you spot a mistake, please let me know so I can correct it. Thanks!

The following model abbreviations are used in the specifications below:

AU GT-Four, Australian/New Zealand market GV GT-Four V
CS Turbo 4wd Carlos Sainz Limited Edition GW GT-Four, widebody
EU Turbo 4wd RC GT-Four RC
GA GT-Four A RN GT-Four Rally, narrow body
GR GT-Four GrpA Rallye RW GT-Four Rally, widebody
GN GT-Four, narrow body US Turbo All-trac

Dimensions and weight
Engine
Performance
Transmission
Suspension and brakes




Dimensions and weight


Exterior
 
Specification Model
Length (mm) GN, GV, RN 4420
AU, EU, GA, GW, RW,
US
4430
Length (mm) CS, GR, RC 4410
Width (mm) GN, GV, RN 1690
AU, CS, EU, GA, GR,
GW, RC, RW, US
1745
Heigth (mm) All 1300
Wheelbase (mm) All 2525
Track, front (mm) GN, GV, RN 1465
AU, CS, EU, GA, GR,
GW, RC, RW, US
1475
Track, rear (mm) GN, GV, RN 1430
AU, CS, EU, GA, GR,
GW, RC, RW, US
1445
Ground clearance (mm) All 150
Turning radius (m) GN, GV, RN 5.2
AU, CS, EU, GA, GR,
GW, RC, RW, US
5.5
Drag coefficient, Cd/Cw All 0.35
 
Interior
 
Specification Model
Length (mm) All 1705
Width (mm) All 1410
Heigth (mm) All 1080 (non sunroof)/1045 (sunroof)
Luggage capacity (L) All 217
Capacity All 4 people
 
Weight
 
Specification Model
Curb weight (kg) GN, GV 1400
AU, CS, EU, GA, GR,
GW, RC, US
1460
RN 1360
RW 1420
Gross vehicle weight (kg) CS, EU 1890 (1015 front/875 rear)
GN, GV 1675
AU, GA, GR, GW, RC,
US
1735
RN 1635
RW 1695
Max. roof load (kg) All 100
Towing capacity (kg) CS, EU, GR, RC 1200 (with brake)/600 (without brake)




Engine


Specification Model
Designation All 3S-GTE (2nd generation)
Type All Intercooled in-line 4 cylinder, 16 valve DOHC, non interference
Material All Cast iron block and connecting rods, aluminium head and pistons
Bore (mm) All 86.0
Stroke (mm) All 86.0
Displacement (cc) All 1998
Compression ratio (to 1) All 8.8
Coolant capacity (L) All 6.5 (including heater, excluding CS, GR, RC intercooler)
Oil capacity (L) All 4.3 (dry fill)
All 3.9 (drain and fill with filter)
All 3.6 (drain and fill without filter)
Valve clearance, exhaust (mm) All 0.20~0.30 (cold engine)
Valve clearance, intake (mm) All 0.15~0.25 (cold engine)
Idle speed (rpm) All ~800 (warm)
Maximum power (ps/bhp) AU, EU, US 204/200 @ 6000 rpm
CS, GR 208/205 @ 6000 rpm
GA, GN, GV, GW, RN,
RW
225/222 @ 6000 rpm
RC 235/232 @ 6000 rpm
Maximum torque (Nm) AU, EU, US 275 @ 3200 rpm
CS, GR 275 @ 3200 rpm
GA, GN, GV, GW, RN,
RW
304 @ 3200 rpm
RC 304 @ 4000 rpm
 
Turbo system
 
Specification Model
Designation All CT26
Type All Twin entry, internal wastegate
Turbine material GN, GV, RN ceramic
AU, CS, EU, GA, GR,
GW, RC, RW, US
steel
Boost pressure (kPa) All 50 in 1st and 2nd, 65~70 in other gears
Cooling All Engine coolant
Lubrication All Engine oil
Compressor inlet size (mm) All 70, outer diameter (OD)
Exhaust flange All 6 stud
Intercooler AU, EU, GA, GN, GV,
GW, RN, RW, US
Air cooled, top mounted
CS, GR, RC Water cooled, top mounted
 
Ignition system
 
Specification Model
Type All Transistorised
Ignition timing All 10 ° Before top dead centre (BTDC)
Spark plugs All Denso PK20R8
Spark plug gap (mm) All 0.8
 
Fuel system
 
Specification Model
Type All Electronic fuel injection (EFI), L-Jetro (airflow meter)
Injector size (cc) All 430, low impedance, side feed
Fuel tank capacity (L) All 68
Fuel type All Premium unleaded
 
Other specifications
 
Specification Model
Alternator All 12 V, 80 A
Battery All 12 V, 48/60 A (varies per brochure)
Battery charging current (A) All <15 (quick charging)
All <5 (trickle charging)
Battery specific gravity All 1.260 (fully charged, at 20 °C)
All 1.160 (half charged, at 20 °C)
All 1.060 (discharged, at 20 °C)
Belt deflection (mm) All 12.0~18.0 (Alternator, 10 kg load)
Belt deflection (mm) All 10.0~13.0 (Power steering, 10 kg load)
Dynamic exhaust damper AU, EU, GA, GN, GV,
GW, RN, RW, US
Yes
CS, GR, RC No
EGR* system AU, CS, EU, GR, US Yes
GA, GN, GV, GW, RC,
RN, RW
No
Radiator fan power (W) AU, EU, GA, GN, GV,
GW, RN, RW, US
120
CS, GR, RC 160
Headlight lamp type All H4, 60/55 W (halogen)
 
* Exhaust gas recirculation




Performance


Specification Model
0-100 km/h (s) CS, EU 6.9~7.8 (varies per brochure)
US 7.5 (0-60 mph)
0-400 m (s) CS 15.4
Top speed (km/h) CS, EU 230
US 224 (140 mph)




Transmission


Clutch
 
Specification Model
Type All Dry, single 236 mm plate, diaphragm spring
Stroke (mm) AU, EU, GA, GN, GV,
GW, RN, RW, US
145
CS, GR, RC 125
Gear lever throw (mm) AU, EU, GA, GN, GV,
GW, RN, RW, US
68
CS, GR, RC 55
 
Differentials
 
Specification Model
Type, rear CS/GR/RC Torque sensing, limited slip
Oil capacity, rear (L) All 1.1
Ratios, front/center/rear (to 1) CS/GR/RC 3.933/0.341/2.928
 
Gearbox
 
Specification Model
Designation AU, EU, GA, GN, GV,
GW, US
E150F
CS, GR, RC E151F
RN, RW E152F
Type All 5 speed + reverse, manual, helical cut, synchromesh
Oil capacity (L) All 5.2
Ratios, 1/2/3/4/5/R/F (to 1) AU, EU, GA, GN, GV,
GW, US
3.384/1.913/1.333/0.972/0.731/3.545/4.285
CS, GR, RC 3.583/2.045/1.333/0.972/0.731/3.545/3.933
RN, RW 3.230/2.142/1.518/1.258/0.731/3.545/4.285
Speeds, 1/2/3/4/5 (km/h) CS, GR, RC 56/99/151/207/230
Synchromesh AU, EU, GA, GN, GV,
GW, RN, RW, US
Single cone
CS, GR, RC Triple cone on 2nd, double cone on 3rd, single on other gears
Torque split, front/rear (%) All 50/50




Suspension and brakes


Steering
 
Specification Model
Type All Rack and pinion
Ratio (to 1) AU, CS, EU, GA, GR,
GW, RC, RW, US
16.8, 2.7 turns lock to lock
Power steering fluid type All Dexron II
Wheel free play (mm) All <30
 
Suspension
 
Specification Model
Front All McPherson struts, gas filled, off-set coil springs, L shaped lower arms
Rear All McPherson struts, gas filled, off-set coil springs, dual lower arms
Spring rate front/rear (N/mm) CS/GR/RC 30.0/28.5
Stabiliser bar, front/rear All Torsion, 27/18 mm
 
Brakes
 
Specification Model
Booster (in) All 7x9, tandem
Pedal clearance (mm) All >90
Pedal free play (mm) All 3~6
Front (mm) GN, GV, RN 255x25, ventilated discs, 2 pot floating calipers
AU, CS, EU, GA, GR,
GW, RC, RW, US
277x25, ventilated discs, 1 pot floating calipers
Rear (mm) All 288x10, discs, 1 pot floating calipers
Parking brake (mm) All 170, drums in rear discs
Parking brake travel (clicks) All 4~7
 
Wheels and tires
 
Specification Model
Lug nut torque (Nm) All 103
Wheel size (in) AU, CS, EU, GA, GR,
GW, RC, US
Aluminium, 15x6.5 JJ +39 offset
GN Aluminium, 14x6.0 JJ
GV, RN Steel, 14x6.0 JJ (GV with hubcaps, RN without)
RW Steel, 15x6.5 JJ
Tire size AU, CS, EU, GA, GR,
GW, RC, US
215/50 R15 88V (CS, GR, GW, RC high grip, GA optional high grip)
GN, GV 205/60 R14 87H high grip
RN 175/70 R14 84S
RW 195/60 R15 86H



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