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1973 1.6 (65 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Modification

1.6 (65 Hp)

Body Type

Hatchback

Start of production

1973

End of production

1982

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Engine displacement

1584 cm³ 96.66 cu. In.

Power

65 hp (at 4600 rpm)

Torque

115 Nm (at 3200 rpm) 84.82 lb. ft (at 3200 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

138 km/h 86 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

900 kg 1984.2 lbs

Length

4040 mm 159.06 in

Width

1606 mm 63.23 in

Doors

3

Seats

5

Wheel rims

5J x 14

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Extra urban

7.3 l/100 km 32.22 US mpg
38.7 UK mpg

- Combined

8.7 l/100 km 27.03 US mpg
32.47 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

138 km/h 86 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

18 sec

0 - 60 mph

17.1 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

BA

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Rear, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1584 cm³ 96.66 cu. In.

Power

65 hp (at 4600 rpm)

Torque

115 Nm (at 3200 rpm) 84.82 lb. ft (at 3200 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

2

Cylinder Bore

85.5 mm 3.37 in

Piston Stroke

69 mm 2.72 in

Compression ratio

7.2

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

2.5 l 2.65 US qt
2.2 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

low Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4040 mm 159.06 in

Width

1606 mm 63.23 in

Height

1438 mm 56.61 in

Wheelbase

2400 mm 94.49 in

Front track

1326 mm 52.2 in

Rear (Back) track

1361 mm 53.58 in

Ride height

149 mm 5.87 in

Turning diameter

11 m 36.09 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Drum

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

Suspension

- Front

Transverse stabilizer, Torsion

- Rear

Independent coil spring, Transverse stabilizer, Torsion

Wheel rims

5J x 14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

900 kg 1984.2 lbs

Max. weight

1320 kg 2910.1 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

81 l 2.86 cu ft

- Max. (seats down)

244 l 8.62 cu ft

- Max. roof load

420 kg 925.9 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
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