1979 Suzuki SC100 GX specifications

1979 Suzuki SC100 GX data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2030 mm 79.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1219 mm 48 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1194 mm 47 inches
Length 3200 mm 126 inches
Width 1394 mm 54.9 inches
Height 1224 mm 48.2 inches
Ground clearance 159 mm 6.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.58
Kerb weight 655 kg 1444 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 25.9 litres 5.7 [6.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Suzuki
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1 litre
970 cc
(59.193 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 65.5 × 72 mm
2.58 × 2.83 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.91
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
47.7 PS (47 bhp) (35 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
83 Nm (61 ft·lb) (8.5 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
36.1 kW/litre
49.1 ps/litre
48.5 bhp/litre
0.79 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
85.57 Nm/litre
1.03 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 1 Mi carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1075.3 kPa (156 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 242.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 16.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 137 km/h (85 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
72.75 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
53.51 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
71.76 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
18.69 kg/kW
31.22 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 rear
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.CS.W.
Rear suspension I.CS.TA.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
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 3.57
general
Carfolio.com ID39622
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 10.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Suzuki SC100 GX added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.