The Daihatsu Charade Diesel Turbo is a front wheel drive road car, with its powerplant placed in the front, and a hatchback body.
The power is produced by a turbocharged engine of 1 litre capacity. This powerplant features single overhead camshaft valve gear, 3 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 50 bhp (51 PS/37 kW) of power at 4800 rpm, and maximum torque of 91 N·m (67 lb·ft/9.3 kgm) at 2900 rpm.
A 5 speed manual 'box transfers the power to the wheels.
Its claimed weight at the kerb is 760 kg.
It is said to be able to achieve a maxiumum speed of 140 km/h which is 87 mph.
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