1979 Toyota Corolla Sedan specifications

1979 Toyota Corolla Sedan data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
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 4050 mm 159.4 inches
Width 1610 mm 63.4 inches
Height 1395 mm 54.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight 862 kg 1900 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Toyota
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.3 litre
1290 cc
(78.721 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 75 × 73 mm
2.95 × 2.87 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.03
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 60 PS (59 bhp) (44 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque 92 Nm (68 ft·lb) (9.4 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output 34.1 kW/litre
46.4 ps/litre
45.7 bhp/litre
0.75 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 71.32 Nm/litre
0.86 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 1 Ai carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 896.2 kPa (130 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 322.5 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
69.4 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
51.04 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
68.45 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
19.59 kg/kW
32.73 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.
Rear suspension LA.CS.5Li.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID54989
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Toyota Corolla Sedan added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-03-03.

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