1968 Mitsubishi Colt 1000 Fastback specifications

1968 Mitsubishi Colt 1000 Fastback data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2200 mm 86.6 inches
Track/tread (front) 1219 mm 48 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1186 mm 46.7 inches
Length 3650 mm 143.7 inches
Width 1450 mm 57.1 inches
Height 1389 mm 54.7 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.66
Kerb weight 695 kg 1532 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 40 litres 8.8 [10.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Mitsubishi
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1 litre
952 cc
(58.095 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 71.12 × 59.9 mm
2.8 × 2.36 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.19
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
56 PS (55 bhp) (41 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
73 Nm (54 ft·lb) (7.4 kgm)
at 3800 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
43.1 kW/litre
58.6 ps/litre
57.8 bhp/litre
0.95 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
76.68 Nm/litre
0.93 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 963.6 kPa (139.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 238 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 126 km/h (78 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
80.24 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
59.01 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
79.14 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
16.95 kg/kW
28.31 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 unknown
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 9.00 m
Front suspension I.SE.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 618 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID8338
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 12.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1968 Mitsubishi Colt 1000 Fastback added 2000-01-02.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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