The Peugeot 309 SXD Turbo is a 4 door hatchback style car with a front mounted engine driving through the front wheels.
The power is produced by a turbocharged engine of 1.8 litre capacity. This unit features single overhead camshaft valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 78 bhp (79 PS/58 kW) of power at 4300 rpm, and maximum torque of 159 N·m (117 lb·ft/16.2 kgm).
The engine drives the wheels via a 5 speed manual gearbox.
Stated weight at the kerb is 990 kg.
Maximum speed claimed is 163 km/h or 101 mph.
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