1981 Dodge Mirada

The Mirada is a rear wheel drive coupé car with a front mounted engine, produced by Dodge. Power is supplied by an overhead valve, 3.7 litre naturally aspirated 6 cylinder engine, with 2 valves per cylinder that produces power and torque figures of 85 bhp (86 PS/63 kW) at 3600 rpm and 224 N·m (165 lb·ft/22.8 kgm) at 1600 rpm respectively. The engine transmits power to the wheels via a 3 speed automatic 'box. Its claimed kerb weight is 1533 kg.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 4/5 seats
Length
5321 mm
Weight
1533 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
3.7 litre
Cylinders
6, V
Power
86 PS / 85 bhp / 63 kW @ 3600 rpm
Torque
224 Nm / 165 ft.lb / 22.8 kgm @ 1600 rpm

1981 Dodge Mirada specifications

1981 Dodge Mirada data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2863 mm	112.7 inches
Track/tread (front)	1524 mm	60 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1511 mm	59.5 inches
Length	5321 mm	209.5 inches
Width	1847 mm	72.7 inches
Height	1351 mm	53.2 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.86
Kerb weight	1533 kg	3380 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	68.2 litres	15 [18] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Chrysler
Engine code
Cylinders	V 6
Capacity	3.7 litre 3680 cc (224.567 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	86.36 × 104.7 mm 3.4 × 4.12 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.82
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output (SAE net)	86 PS (85 bhp) (63 kW) at 3600 rpm
maximum torque (SAE net)	224 Nm (165 ft·lb) (22.8 kgm) at 1600 rpm
Specific output (SAE net)	17.2 kW/litre 23.4 ps/litre 23.1 bhp/litre 0.38 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (SAE net)	60.87 Nm/litre 0.74 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	8.4:1
Fuel system	1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	764.9 kPa (110.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	613.33 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 56.22 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 41.35 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 55.45 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 24.19 kg/kW 40.4 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	P195/75 R 15
Tyres rear	P195/75 R 15
Brakes F/R	VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	2.70
general
Carfolio.com ID	695552
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	27.7
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1981 Dodge Mirada added 2020-07-25. Last modified 2020-07-25.