1982 Suzuki Alto

Suzuki Alto is a car that has a 3 door hatchback body style with a front mounted engine supplying power to the front wheels. The Suzuki Alto's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 0.8 litre, single overhead camshaft 3 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. This unit has an output of 39 bhp (39.5 PS/29.1 kW) of power at 6000 rpm, and maximum torque of 59 N·m (44 lb·ft/6 kgm) at 3000 rpm. The engine transmits power to the wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission. The stated weight at the kerb is 630 kg. Its maximum speed quoted is 125 km/h or 78 mph.
Full specs

Body type
3 door hatchback with 4 seats
Length
3295 mm
Weight
630 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.8 litre
Cylinders
3, Straight
Power
39.5 PS / 39 bhp / 29.1 kW @ 6000 rpm
Torque
59 Nm / 44 ft.lb / 6 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Top speed
125 km/h / 78 mph

1982 Suzuki Alto specifications

1982 Suzuki Alto data
bodywork
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Body type	4 seater hatchback
Number of doors	3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2150 mm	84.6 inches
Track/tread (front)	1215 mm	47.8 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1170 mm	46.1 inches
Length	3295 mm	129.7 inches
Width	1415 mm	55.7 inches
Height	1335 mm	52.6 inches
Ground clearance	175 mm	6.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.53
Kerb weight	630 kg	1389 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	27 litres	5.9 [7.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Suzuki
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 3
Capacity	0.8 litre 796 cc (48.575 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	68.5 × 72 mm 2.7 × 2.83 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.95
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 6 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	39.5 PS (39 bhp) (29.1 kW) at 6000 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	59 Nm (44 ft·lb) (6 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	36.5 kW/litre 49.7 ps/litre 49 bhp/litre 0.8 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	74.12 Nm/litre 0.9 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	8.7:1
Fuel system	1 Mikuni-Solex DIDS 2430 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	931.4 kPa (135.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	4
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	265.33 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	125 km/h (78 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 62.77 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 46.16 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 61.9 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 21.66 kg/kW 36.18 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	transverse
Drive wheels	front wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	145/70 SR 12
Tyres rear	145/70 SR 12
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.9
Final drive ratio	4.35
general
Carfolio.com ID	803000
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	8.7
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1982 Suzuki Alto added 2024-05-12. Last modified 2024-05-12.