1979 Triumph Dolomite 1850HL specifications

1979 Triumph Dolomite 1850HL data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
DesignerMichelotti
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2454 mm 96.6 inches
Track/tread (front) 1352 mm 53.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1267 mm 49.9 inches
Length 4125 mm 162.4 inches
Width 1568 mm 61.7 inches
Height 1372 mm 54 inches
Ground clearance 108 mm 4.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.68
Kerb weight 967 kg 2132 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 57 litres 12.5 [15.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Triumph
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.9 litre
1855 cc
(113.199 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 87 × 78 mm
3.43 × 3.07 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.12
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
91 PS (90 bhp) (67 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
143 Nm (105 ft·lb) (14.6 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
36.2 kW/litre
49.2 ps/litre
48.5 bhp/litre
0.8 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
77.09 Nm/litre
0.93 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 2 SU 4 carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 968.7 kPa (140.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 463.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 166 km/h (103 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
94.37 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
69.4 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
93.07 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.41 kg/kW
24.07 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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 3.500
Turning circle 9.30 m
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.CS.
Wheel size front 4½ x 13
Wheel size rear 4½ x 13
Tyres front 155 SR 13
Tyres rear 155 SR 13
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 3.63
general
Carfolio.com ID55869
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 18.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Triumph Dolomite 1850HL added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-06-05.

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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1493 cm3/91.1cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 951 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1493 cm3/91.1cuin 71 PS 70 bhp 52 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4OD 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 129 PS 127 bhp 95 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 129 PS 127 bhp 95 kW
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1855 cm3/113.2cuin 92 PS 91 bhp 68 kW 967 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1855 cm3/113.2cuin 92 PS 91 bhp 68 kW
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