1981 Toyota Carina Coupé 1500 SG specifications

1981 Toyota Carina Coupé 1500 SG data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2500 mm 98.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1375 mm 54.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1350 mm 53.1 inches
Length 4325 mm 170.3 inches
Width 1650 mm 65 inches
Height 1355 mm 53.3 inches
Ground clearance 155 mm 6.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
Kerb weight 965 kg 2127 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 61 litres 13.4 [16.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Toyota
Engine code 3A-U(II)
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.5 litre
1453 cc
(88.668 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 77.5 × 77 mm
3.05 × 3.03 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.01
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 83 PS (82 bhp) (61 kW)
at 5600 rpm
maximum torque 118 Nm (87 ft·lb) (12 kgm)
at 3600 rpm
Specific output 42.1 kW/litre
57.2 ps/litre
56.4 bhp/litre
0.92 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 81.21 Nm/litre
0.98 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1020.5 kPa (148 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 363.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
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
86.16 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
63.37 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
84.97 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.78 kg/kW
26.36 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 longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 165 SR 13
Tyres rear 165 SR 13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.86
Final drive ratio 3.91
general
Carfolio.com ID312884
Production total
Model code E-AA60-ACKFS
RAC rating 14.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1981 Toyota Carina Coupé 1500 SG added 2013-02-19.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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