1979 Dodge Colt Station Wagon specifications

1979 Dodge Colt Station Wagon data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2515 mm 99 inches
Track/tread (front) 1369 mm 53.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1354 mm 53.3 inches
Length 4554 mm 179.3 inches
Width 1656 mm 65.2 inches
Height 1331 mm 52.4 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.81
Kerb weight 1138 kg 2509 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 50 litres 11 [13.2] 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 Higher is better
68.6 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
50.46 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
67.66 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
19.82 kg/kW
33.11 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 5.0J x 14
Wheel size rear 5.0J x 14
Tyres front 165 SR 14
Tyres rear 165 SR 14
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 3.90
general
Carfolio.com ID400477
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Dodge Colt Station Wagon added 2015-02-08.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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