Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
Isuzu 117 Coupe was unveiled as a prototype in 1966 at the Geneva Motor Show. It was not intended to be a mass-production vehicle, but in the end, it was a successful model in its times.
The Isuzu 117 was an exclusive model from its times. In the beginning, it was produced in only 50 units per month and mostly done by hand. It was also the first diesel-powered sports car. Isuzu was trying to get better recognition for that kind of engines and they fit a 2.2-liter, 58 hp unit in it. But that was not all. Since the brand itself was not very known and their experience in designing a coupe was almost none, the Isuzu management hired Giorgetto Giugiaro to shape the vehicle.
It was a small car, built around the idea of an inline-four front engine and rear-wheel drive. The four-round headlights were mainstream in those days, especially for sports cars. A short cabin made room for four seats inside. The curved, wave-like shape of the beltline was one of its key design features. An interesting particularity of the car was that the rear window was extended below the trunk lid.
The car's interior featured expensive materials, such as real Taiwanese camphor laurel wood for the dashboard. The instrument panel featured seven dials, including an analog clock, speedometer, and tachometer. For the passengers, Isuzu installed leather seats with bolsters on the outside, but these were more like GT-type seats rather than sport-bucket ones.
The standard engine was a 1.8-liter unit available either with a Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection or, later on, with a carburetor. Standard transmission before 1972 was a 4-speed manual, which was replaced with a 5-speed after the facelift. A 3-speed automatic was available as an option.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 4MT RWD (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1584 cm3 |
Power: | 88.3 KW @ 6400 RPM 120 HP @ 6400 RPM 118 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 105 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 142 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | 2 Carburetors |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 6.45 H 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.5 in (4280 mm) |
Width: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Height: | 52 in (1321 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 52.2/51.6 in (1,326/1,311 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2315 lbs (1050 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3307 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 4MT RWD (130 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1584 cm3 |
Power: | 95.6 KW @ 6600 RPM 130 HP @ 6600 RPM 128 BHP @ 6600 RPM |
Torque: | 109 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 148 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 6.45 H 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.5 in (4280 mm) |
Width: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Height: | 52 in (1321 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 52.2/51.6 in (1,326/1,311 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2403 lbs (1090 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3285 lbs (1490 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 3AT RWD (130 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1818 cm3 |
Power: | 95 KW @ 6400 RPM 129 HP @ 6400 RPM 127 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 119 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 161 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Height: | 52.2 in (1326 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.1/51.8 in (1,349/1,316 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2524 lbs (1145 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3395 lbs (1540 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 4MT RWD (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1818 cm3 |
Power: | 73.5 KW @ 5400 RPM 100 HP @ 5400 RPM 99 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 106 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 144 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 6.45 - 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.5 in (4280 mm) |
Width: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Height: | 51.6 in (1311 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 52.8/51.6 in (1,341/1,311 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2359 lbs (1070 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3241 lbs (1470 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT RWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1818 cm3 |
Power: | 77.2 KW @ 5800 RPM 105 HP @ 5800 RPM 104 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 108 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 147 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 6.45 X 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 169.7 in (4310 mm) |
Width: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Height: | 52.2 in (1326 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 52.8/51.8 in (1,341/1,316 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2315 lbs (1050 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3197 lbs (1450 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT RWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1818 cm3 |
Power: | 84 KW @ 5800 RPM 114 HP @ 5800 RPM 113 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 116 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 157 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 169.7 in (4310 mm) |
Width: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Height: | 52.2 in (1326 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 52.8/51.8 in (1,341/1,316 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2370 lbs (1075 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3241 lbs (1470 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT RWD (130 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1818 cm3 |
Power: | 95 KW @ 6400 RPM 129 HP @ 6400 RPM 127 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 119 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 161 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Height: | 52.2 in (1326 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.1/51.8 in (1,349/1,316 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2502 lbs (1135 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3373 lbs (1530 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L 3AT RWD (135 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1949 cm3 |
Power: | 99.3 KW @ 6200 RPM 135 HP @ 6200 RPM 133 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 123 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 167 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 HR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Height: | 52.2 in (1326 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.1/51.8 in (1,349/1,316 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2535 lbs (1150 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3307 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L 5MT RWD (107 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1949 cm3 |
Power: | 78 KW @ 5400 RPM 106 HP @ 5400 RPM 105 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 109 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 148 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Height: | 52.2 in (1326 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.1/51.8 in (1,349/1,316 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2403 lbs (1090 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3285 lbs (1490 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L 5MT RWD (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1949 cm3 |
Power: | 88.3 KW @ 5800 RPM 120 HP @ 5800 RPM 118 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 119 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 161 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Height: | 52.2 in (1326 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.1/51.8 in (1,349/1,316 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2403 lbs (1090 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3285 lbs (1490 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L 5MT RWD (135 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1949 cm3 |
Power: | 99.3 KW @ 6200 RPM 135 HP @ 6200 RPM 133 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 123 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 167 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 HR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Height: | 52.2 in (1326 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.1/51.8 in (1,349/1,316 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2458 lbs (1115 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3307 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L 3AT RWD (73 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2238 cm3 |
Power: | 53.7 KW @ 4300 RPM 73 HP @ 4300 RPM 72 BHP @ 4300 RPM |
Torque: | 103 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 139 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 81 mph (130 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 21 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Height: | 52.2 in (1326 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.1/51.8 in (1,349/1,316 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2612 lbs (1185 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3307 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L 5MT RWD (73 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2238 cm3 |
Power: | 53.7 KW @ 4300 RPM 73 HP @ 4300 RPM 72 BHP @ 4300 RPM |
Torque: | 103 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 139 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 81 mph (130 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Height: | 52.2 in (1326 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.1/51.8 in (1,349/1,316 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2568 lbs (1165 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3307 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |