1978 Fiat 126 specifications

1978 Fiat 126 data
 
bodywork
Body type4 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 1840 mm 72.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1143 mm 45 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1201 mm 47.3 inches
Length 3124 mm 123 inches
Width 1384 mm 54.5 inches
Height 1334 mm 52.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.7
Kerb weight 580 kg 1279 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 20.9 litres 4.6 [5.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Fiat
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 2
Capacity 0.7 litre
652 cc
(39.787 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 77 × 70 mm
3.03 × 2.76 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.1
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
4 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
24.3 PS (24 bhp) (17.9 kW)
at 4500 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
42 Nm (31 ft·lb) (4.3 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
27.4 kW/litre
37.3 ps/litre
36.8 bhp/litre
0.6 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
64.42 Nm/litre
0.78 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.5:1
Fuel system 1 We carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 809.5 kPa (117.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Air
Unitary capacity 326 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
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
41.95 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 PS/kg
30.86 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
41.38 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
32.41 kg/kW
54.13 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 rear
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.W.TL.
Rear suspension I.STA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.87
Final drive ratio 4.87
general
Carfolio.com ID38005
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 7.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Fiat 126 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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