Date of Introduction
March 1973
Model Line Up
Prices at Time of Introduction
$3 947 (Manual Hardtop)
$4 318 (Automatic Sedan)
Total Number Built
Identification Information
Engines
Engine: L24 series
Capacity: 2393cc (146.1 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: Hitachi DAF 2 barrel Carburettor
Bore and Stroke: 83mm (3.27 inches) x 73.7mm (2.90 inches)
Power: 97kW (128 hp) @ 5 600rpm
Torque: 196Nm (145 ft-lbs) @ 3 600rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.6:1
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: 3 Jatco L3N 3 speed Automatic
1st: 2.46:1
2nd: 1.46:1
3rd: 1.00:1
R: 2.18:1
Type: 5 Speed manual
1st: 3.32:1
2nd: 2.01:1
3rd: 1.31:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.86:1
Reverse: 3.38:1
Rear Axle
Type: Hypoid Bevel Differential
Ratio: 4.11
Clutch
Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
Chassis
Monocoque (Unibody)
Suspension
Front: MacPherson Strut front suspension, telescopic shock absorbers, coil springs
Rear: Independent, semi trailing arms (Sedan), Solid rear live axle and leaf springs
Steering
Recirculating ball, 15:1 ratio
Turning Circle: 10.4m (34.1ft)
Turns lock to lock: 3.8
Brakes
Power assisted hydraulic system
Front: 232mm (9.1 inch) Disc brakes
Rear: 228mm (9 inch) Drum brakes, self adjusting
Hand Brake: Mechanically operated on rear wheels
Tandem master cylinder, separate front and rear circuits
Electrical
12 volt coil and 40 amp hr alternator
Battery capacity: 48(ah)
Exhaust
Single tail pipe, semi extractor, zinc annealed type muffler
Wheels
Ventilated Steel, 6.45x 14 inch
Tyres
Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)
Wheelbase: 2610mm (102.8 inches)
Length: 4 460mm (175.6inches)
Width: 1 625mm (64 inches)
Height: 1 395mm (54.9 inches)
Front Track: 1370mm (59.3 inches)
Rear Track: 1350mm (53.1 inches)
Ground Clearance: 170mm (6.7 inches)
Fuel tank capacity: 55L