1972 Chrysler 160 specifications

1972 Chrysler 160 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2667 mm 105 inches
Track/tread (front) 1400 mm 55.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1397 mm 55 inches
Length 4527 mm 178.2 inches
Width 1728 mm 68 inches
Height 1430 mm 56.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.7
Kerb weight 1065 kg 2348 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 65 litres 14.3 [17.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Chrysler-Simca
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1639 cc
(100.018 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 83.4 × 75 mm
3.28 × 2.95 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.11
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
80 PS (79 bhp) (59 kW)
at 5600 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
122 Nm (90 ft·lb) (12.4 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
35.9 kW/litre
48.9 ps/litre
48.2 bhp/litre
0.79 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
74.44 Nm/litre
0.9 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.2:1
Fuel system 1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 935.4 kPa (135.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 409.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre 36.3 s
Maximum speed 155 km/h (96 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
75.21 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
55.31 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
74.18 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
18.08 kg/kW
30.2 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5J x 13
Wheel size rear 5J x 13
Tyres front 165 SR 13
Tyres rear 165 SR 13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID155386
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 17.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Chrysler 160 added 2007-03-03.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Chrysler 160 models

4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1639 cm3/100.0cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 1065 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1639 cm3/100.0cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 1080 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1639 cm3/100.0cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 1080 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1812 cm3/110.6cuin 97 PS 96 bhp 72 kW 1095 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1812 cm3/110.6cuin 97 PS 96 bhp 72 kW 1100 kg
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