1979 Dodge Colt specifications

1979 Dodge Colt data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2301 mm 90.6 inches
Track/tread (front) 1369 mm 53.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1341 mm 52.8 inches
Length 3985 mm 156.9 inches
Width 1585 mm 62.4 inches
Height 1285 mm 50.6 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
Kerb weight 814 kg 1795 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 37.9 litres 8.3 [10] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Mitsubishi
Engine code EJ1
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.4 litre
1411 cc
(86.105 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 74 × 82 mm
2.91 × 3.23 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.9
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
3 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(net)
71 PS (70 bhp) (52 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(net)
106 Nm (78 ft·lb) (10.8 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(net)
37 kW/litre
50.3 ps/litre
49.6 bhp/litre
0.81 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(net)
75.12 Nm/litre
0.91 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.8:1
Fuel system 1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 944 kPa (136.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 352.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
87.19 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
64.13 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
86 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.59 kg/kW
26.05 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 transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 4.0J x 13
Wheel size rear 4.0J x 13
Tyres front 6.15 x 13
Tyres rear 6.15 x 13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter 226 mm
Rear brake diameter 178 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 2X4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.86
Final drive ratio 3.50
general
Carfolio.com ID400565
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 13.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Dodge Colt added 2015-02-07.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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