1978 Subaru 1600 GFT Hardtop specifications

1978 Subaru 1600 GFT Hardtop data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2461 mm 96.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1275 mm 50.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1260 mm 49.6 inches
Length 4006 mm 157.7 inches
Width 1550 mm 61 inches
Height 1354 mm 53.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.63
Kerb weight 855 kg 1885 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 50 litres 11 [13.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Subaru
Engine code
Cylinders Flat 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1595 cc
(97.333 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 91.9 × 60 mm
3.62 × 2.36 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.53
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
78 PS (77 bhp) (57 kW)
at 5600 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
113 Nm (83 ft·lb) (11.5 kgm)
at 3600 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
36 kW/litre
48.9 ps/litre
48.3 bhp/litre
0.79 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
70.85 Nm/litre
0.86 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.5:1
Fuel system 2 Hi carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 890.3 kPa (129.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 3
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 398.75 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
91.31 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
67.16 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
90.06 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.89 kg/kW
24.87 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 front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.CS.
Rear suspension I.STA.TB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.94
Final drive ratio 3.70
general
Carfolio.com ID41503
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 20.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Subaru 1600 GFT Hardtop added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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