1983 Dacon 828 specifications

1983 Dacon 828 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 1650 mm 65 inches
Track/tread (front) 1370 mm 53.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1400 mm 55.1 inches
Length 2650 mm 104.3 inches
Width 1600 mm 63 inches
Height 1270 mm 50 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.61
Kerb weight 690 kg 1521 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 41 litres 9 [10.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine code
Cylinders Flat 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1585 cc
(96.723 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 85.5 × 69 mm
3.37 × 2.72 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.24
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE gross)
54 PS (53 bhp) (40 kW)
at 4200 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE gross)
108 Nm (80 ft·lb) (11 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(SAE gross)
24.9 kW/litre
33.9 ps/litre
33.4 bhp/litre
0.55 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE gross)
68.14 Nm/litre
0.82 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 7.2:1
Fuel system 2 Solex 32 PDS IT carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 856.3 kPa (124.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Air
Unitary capacity 396.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 20.5 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 131 km/h (81 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
77.88 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
57.28 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
76.81 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
17.46 kg/kW
29.16 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 front 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 239 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.89
Final drive ratio 3.56
general
Carfolio.com ID664840
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 18.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1983 Dacon 828 added 2020-04-07.
Last modified 2020-04-07.