1979 Toyota Corolla 1600 Liftback specifications

1979 Toyota Corolla 1600 Liftback data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fastback
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2400 mm 94.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1326 mm 52.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1336 mm 52.6 inches
Length 4105 mm 161.6 inches
Width 1626 mm 64 inches
Height 1341 mm 52.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 941 kg 2075 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 Toyota
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1589 cc
(96.967 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 85 × 70 mm
3.35 × 2.76 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.21
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 76 PS (75 bhp) (56 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque 115 Nm (85 ft·lb) (11.7 kgm)
at 3800 rpm
Specific output 35.2 kW/litre
47.9 ps/litre
47.2 bhp/litre
0.77 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 72.37 Nm/litre
0.87 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 1 Ai carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 909.5 kPa (131.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 397.25 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
80.81 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
59.43 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
79.7 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
16.83 kg/kW
28.1 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 I.MS.CS.
Rear suspension LA.TA.CS.
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 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.91
general
Carfolio.com ID54868
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 17.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Toyota Corolla 1600 Liftback added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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