| ENGINE DETAILS & DESIGN: |
| Engine |
4-cylinder in-line, front transversely mounted. |
| Code / Management |
EN / CIS fuel-injected |
| Oil Pressure |
Pump driven system with full-flow oil filter. |
| Cooling System |
Pressurized cooling system with recovery tank, thermostatically controlled, with a two-speed electric radiator fan. |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.13" x 3.40" / 79.5mm x 86.4mm |
| Displacement |
105 cu. inches / 1715cc. |
| Compression ratio |
8.2 to 1 |
| Idle Speed |
n/a |
| Valve Arrangement |
Spur belt driven, fuel-injected SOHC overhead cam. Fuel-injected with metering valve controlling continuous flow to injectors at each intake valve. |
| Horsepower, SAE net |
74 @ 5000 rpm |
| Maximum torque, SAE net |
86.6 ft.lbs @ 3000rpm |
| Cylinder Firing Order |
1 - 3 - 4 - 2 |
| Ignition |
Electronic (breakerless) |
| Design |
Cast iron, in-line cylinder block, light aluminum alloy cylinder head, crankshaft mounted on five main bearings with counter weights. |
| DRIVE TRAIN: |
Transmission, manual
Gear Box: 5-spd (standard)
Code: FN |
1st gear: 3:45 to 1
2nd gear: 1.94 to 1
3rd gear: 1.29 to 1
4th gear: 0.91 to 1
5th gear: 0.71 to 1
Reverse: 3:17 to 1
Final drive: 3.89 to 1 |
Transmission, Automatic
Gear Box: 3-spd (optional)
Code: TB |
1st gear: 2:55 to 1
2nd gear: 1.45 to 1
3rd gear: 1.00 to 1
Reverse: 2:46 to 1
Final drive: 3.56 to 1 |
| Final Drive |
Front wheel drive, twin-shaft with double constant velocity (CV) joints (maintenance free) |
| Clutch |
Single disc, dry |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: |
| Rated Voltage |
12 Volt, 55 Amp alternator |
| Battery |
12 Volt, 45 Amp/hour battery and breakerless transistorized ignition. |
| CHASSIS & SUSPENSION: |
| Frame |
Unitized body/chassis, bolt-on front fenders. |
| Front Suspension |
Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, and telescopic shock absorbers; Stabilizer bar. |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent stabilizer axle with trailing arms, coil springs, and telescopic shock absorber struts; Stabilizer bar. |
| BRAKES: |
| Service Brake |
Power-assisted, dual diagonal curcuits. Ventilated 9.4” discs in front; Self-adjusting 7.1” drums in the rear. |
| Parking Brake |
Mechanical, operated on rear drums |
| WHEELS, TIRES & STEERING: |
| Rim Size |
5J X 13 (steel) |
| Tire Size |
175 / 70 R13 - Steel-belted radial |
Bolt Pattern / Offset
|
4 X 100 / ET38 |
| Steering |
Maintenance-free rack and pinion with double pivot column. Ratio 20.8:1; |
WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS: (Seating capacity: 4)
|
| Weight |
Approximately 2000lbs. |
| Wheelbase |
94.5 inches (2400mm) |
| Length |
155.3 inches (4397mm) |
| Width |
63.4 Inches (1615mm) |
| Height (Unloaded) |
55.5 inches (1360mm) |
Ground Clearance (loaded)
|
4.8 inches (123mm) |
| Turning Circle |
31.2 feet (9.5m) curb to curb; 3.9 turns, lock-to-lock. |
| Front track |
54.7 inches |
| Rear track |
53.5 inches |
| Head / Leg room |
37.4 inches / 39.4 inches |
| Luggage Capacity |
Seat up: 14 cubic feet Seat down: 25 cubic feet |
| PERFORMANCE: |
| Top Speed |
93 mph |
0-50 mph Time
|
n/a |
| CAPACITIES: |
| Engine Oil |
4.7 US quarts |
| Coolant |
1.3 US Gallons (4.7 litres) |
Fuel Tank Capacity
|
10.0 US Gallons (40 litres) |
| FUEL SYSTEM: (CIS Fuel-Injection) |
| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded gasoline |
| Fuel Consumption* |
Hwy: 38 mpg City: 24mpg (5 speed)
Hwy: 25 mpg City: 23mpg (automatic) |
| Mileage Range* |
Hwy: 440 miles City: 345 miles (5 speed)
Hwy: 385 miles City: 315 miles (automatic) |
*Mileage is estimated, based on 1981 EPA estimates. 1982 data not available at time of printing. Your actual mileage may vary, depending on where and how you drive, the weather, your car's condition and optional equipment.
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