Date of Introduction
Model Line Up
Prices at Time of Introduction
Total Number Built
Identification Information
Engines
Engine: L28E series
Capacity: 2753cc (168 cubic inches)
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston, single overhead cam
Number of Cylinders: 6
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline. Front engine rear wheel drive
Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv, 2 valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Bosch L-Jetronic electronic fuel injection
Bore and Stroke: 86.1mm (3.39 inches) x 79.mm (3.11 inches)
Power: 127kW (170 hp) @ 5 600rpm
Torque: 221Nm (163 ft-lbs) @ 4 400rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.3:1
Transmissions
Type: 4 Speed Manual, Synchromesh on all gears
1st: 3.60:1
2nd: 2.25:1
3rd: 1.41:1
4th: 1.00:1
R: 3.65:1
Type: 5 Speed manual
1st: 2.96:1
2nd: 1.86:1
3rd: 1.31:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.85:1
Reverse: 2.92:1
Type: Jatco L3N 3 Speed Automatic
1st: 2.46:1
2nd: 1.46:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.18:1
Rear Axle
Type: Hypoid Bevel Differential
Ratio: 3.55:1
Clutch
Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
Chassis
Monocoque (Unibody)
Suspension
Front: Independent MacPherson struts, lower transverse and drag links, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti roll bars
Rear: Independent with Chapman struts, lower wishbones, coil springs, telescopic dampers
Steering
Rack and Pinion
Turning Circle: 9.6m (31.5ft)
Turns lock to lock: 2.8
Brakes
Front: 272mm (10.7 inch) Disc brakes
Rear: 228mm (9 inch) Drum brakes, self adjusting
Hand Brake: Mechanically operated on rear wheels
Electrical
Coil and alternator
Exhaust
Single tail pipe, semi extractor, zinc annealed type muffler
Wheels
Pressed Steel, 5.5J-14 inch
Tyres
195/70HR 14
Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)
Wheelbase: 2 305mm (90.7 inches)
Length: 4 399mm (173.2 inches)
Width: 1 630mm (63.2 inches)
Height: 1 295mm (51 inches)
Front Track: 1 354mm (53.3 inches)
Rear Track: 1 346mm (53 inches)
Kerb Weight: 1 160kg (2 557lb)
Ground Clearance: 150mm (5.9 inches)Fuel tank capacity: 65L