1978 FSO Polonez specifications

1978 FSO Polonez data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2510 mm 98.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1310 mm 51.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1290 mm 50.8 inches
Length 4270 mm 168.1 inches
Width 1650 mm 65 inches
Height 1420 mm 55.9 inches
Ground clearance 140 mm 5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.7
Kerb weight 1090 kg 2403 lb
Weight distribution 45% front
fuel tank capacity 45 litres 9.9 [11.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Fiat
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.5 litre
1481 cc
(90.376 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 77 × 79.5 mm
3.03 × 3.13 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.97
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
74 PS (73 bhp) (54 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
113 Nm (83 ft·lb) (11.5 kgm)
at 3200 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
36.8 kW/litre
50 ps/litre
49.3 bhp/litre
0.81 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
76.3 Nm/litre
0.92 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block; light alloy head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 1 Weber 34 DCMPI/250 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 958.8 kPa (139.1 psi)
Maximum RPM 6000 rpm
crankshaft bearings 3
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 370.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 12.5 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 19.8 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 145 km/h (90 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
67.9 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
49.94 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
66.97 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
20.02 kg/kW
33.45 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 longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 3.050
Turning circle 10.80 m
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 175 SR 13
Tyres rear 175 SR 13
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID109692
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 FSO Polonez added 2003-05-02.
Last modified 2025-05-20.

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