1979 Toyota Corolla Coupé SL 1500 specifications

1979 Toyota Corolla Coupé SL 1500 data
Applicable to the Japanese (JDM) domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2400 mm 94.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1320 mm 52 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1335 mm 52.6 inches
Length 4105 mm 161.6 inches
Width 1625 mm 64 inches
Height 1325 mm 52.2 inches
Ground clearance 155 mm 6.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 860 kg 1896 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 3A-U
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 single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(JIS net)		 80 PS (79 bhp) (59 kW)
at 5600 rpm
maximum torque
(JIS net)		 116 Nm (86 ft·lb) (11.8 kgm)
at 3600 rpm
Specific output
(JIS net)		 40.5 kW/litre
55.1 ps/litre
54.4 bhp/litre
0.89 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(JIS net)		 79.83 Nm/litre
0.96 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1003.2 kPa (145.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
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
93.14 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
68.5 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
91.86 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.6 kg/kW
24.38 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 6.15-13-4PR
Tyres rear 6.15-13-4PR
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.87
Final drive ratio 3.91
general
Carfolio.com ID349195
Production total
Model code E-AE70-ECMSS
Model family AE70
RAC rating 14.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Toyota Corolla Coupé SL 1500 added 2013-07-28.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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