1979 Dodge Colt Coupé specifications

1979 Dodge Colt Coupé data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2340 mm 92.1 inches
Track/tread (front) 1300 mm 51.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1270 mm 50 inches
Length 4130 mm 162.6 inches
Width 1534 mm 60.4 inches
Height 1341 mm 52.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.76
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 49.2 litres 10.8 [13] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Mitsubishi
Engine code EJ2
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1598 cc
(97.516 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 76.9 × 86 mm
3.03 × 3.39 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.89
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
3 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(net)		 78 PS (77 bhp) (57 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(net)		 118 Nm (87 ft·lb) (12 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(net)		 35.9 kW/litre
48.9 ps/litre
48.2 bhp/litre
0.79 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(net)		 73.84 Nm/litre
0.89 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 927.9 kPa (134.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 399.5 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
Weight-to-power ratio
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 4½J x 13
Wheel size rear 4½J x 13
Tyres front 6.00 x 13
Tyres rear 6.00 x 13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter 226 mm
Rear brake diameter 229 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.30
general
Carfolio.com ID400543
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Dodge Colt Coupé added 2015-02-08.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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1979 Dodge Colt Coupé Automatic
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4 cyl, 1.6ℓ, l: 4130mm, wb: 2340mm
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 78 PS 77 bhp 57 kW
4 cyl, 1.6ℓ, l: 4130mm, wb: 2340mm
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 78 PS 77 bhp 57 kW
4 cyl, 1.6ℓ, l: 4130mm, wb: 2340mm
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