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4A31 1094 cc
DOHC 16v engine capable of at 6000 rpm and of torque at 4000 rpm, the car was designed to maximize
fuel economy and minimize emissions. It had a
kerb weight, slim 135/80R13 tyres, electric
power steering, lightweight stainless steel
exhaust manifold, lightweight aluminium wheels, aluminium hood, thin-gauge glass, and an aluminium seatback. Under the hood, it utilized both
gasoline direct injection (GDI) and
Automatic Stop-Go (ASG), a system which turns off the engine while the vehicle is stationary and automatically restarts it when the
clutch is depressed. So equipped, the Pistachio recorded fuel consumption of , unprecedented for an exclusively gasoline-powered vehicle. ==References==