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| Model | TS 1.5 (1.6) | GLi (& Storm) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specifications | |||
| Engine | Displacement | 1471 (1588) cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine code | FD (FR) | EG | |
| Bore / Stroke | 76.5 (79.5) x 80 mm | 79.5 x 80 mm | |
| Output | 85 bhp / 63 kW @ 5800 (5600) rpm | 110 bhp / 81 kW @ 6100 rpm | |
| Max torque | 89 (92) lb ft 120 (124 Nm @3200 (3800) rpm | 101 lb ft / 140 Nm @ 5000 rpm | |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7 (8.2) : 1 | 9.5 : 1 | |
| Inlet valve diameter | 34 mm | 38 mm | |
| Exhaust valve diameter | 31 mm | 31 mm | |
| Valve timing (at 1 mm lift and zero valve clearance): inlet opens |
9 deg BTDC |
6 deg BTDC |
|
| inlet closes | 38 deg ABDC | 49 deg ABDC | |
| exhaust opens | 49 deg BBDC | 45 DEG bbdc | |
| exhaust closes | 1 deg ATDC | 8 deg ATDC | |
| Dwell angle | 44 - 50 deg | 47 + or - 3 deg | |
| Ignition timing | 7.5 deg BTDC | TDC + or - 2 deg | |
| Induction | One Solex progressive twin choke carb (2B2) | Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection | |
| Transmission | Gear Ratios 1 st |
3.45 |
4 speed 5 speed 3.45 3.45 |
| 2nd | 1.94 | 1.94 2.12 | |
| 3rd | 1.37 | 1.29 1.44 | |
| 4th | 0.97 | 0.97 1.13 | |
| 5th | 0.91 | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.90 | 3.70 3.89 | |
| Road speed @ 1000 rpm in top gear; mph (kph) | 17.21 (27.53) | 19.0 (30.4) 19.3 (30.8) | |
| Running Gear |
Brakes Front discs Rear drums |
239 mm 180 mm |
239 mm, 20 mm thick 180 mm |
| Suspension | Front - Macpherson struts, wishbones, Rear - torsion beam, coil over springs | Front - Macpherson struts, anti-roll bar, Rear - torsion beam, coil over springs, anti-roll bar | |
| Standard wheel size | 5J x 13 | 5 1/2 J x 13 | |
| Standard tire size | 175/70/SR13 | 175/70/13/HR13 | |
| Dimensions | Length | 3874 mm / 152.5 in | 3885 mm / 153 in |
| Width | 1624 mm / 64 in | 1624 mm / 64 in | |
| Height | 1309 mm / 51.5 in | 1309 mm / 51.5 in | |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm / 94.5 in | 2400 mm / 94.5 in | |
| Track Front Rear |
1387 mm / 54.7 in 1358 mm / 53.1 in |
1387 mm / 54.7 in 1358 mm / 53.1 in |
|
| Min ground clearance | 121 mm / 4.76 in | 121 mm / 4.76 in | |
| Turning circle | 9.8 m / 32 ft | 10.3 m / 33.8 ft | |
| Weights | Unladen weight | 800 kg / 1760 lb | 800 kg / 1778 lb |
| Max gross weight | 1180 kg / 2596 lb | 1210 kg / 2689 lb | |
| Max payload | 380 kg / 836 lb | 410 kg / 911 lb | |
| Max trailer weight Braked Unbraked |
800 kg / 1760 lb 400 kg / 880 lb |
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| Performance | Max speed | 109 (110) mph / 174 (176) kph | 112 (115) mph |
| 0 -50 mph | 7.9 (7.0) sec | 6.5 (6.8) sec | |
| 0 - 60 mph | 11.1 (9.7) sec | 8.9 ((8.9) sec | |
| 0 -70 mph | 15.8 (13.1) sec | 12.2 (11.8) sec | |
| 30 - 50 mph (third gear) |
5.9 (5.5) sec | ||
| 30 -50 mph(forth gear) | 9.5 (7.7) sec | 9.4 (9.5) sec | |
| 50 -70 mph(forth gear) | 10.6 (9.2) sec | 10.3 (9.3) sec | |
| Fuel consumption |
Overall (imperial) |
34 (35.7) mpg | 28.7 (31.1) mpg |
| Urban cycle | 21.4 mpg | ||
| Constant 56 mph (90 kph) | 46.3 mpg | ||
| Constant 75 mph (120 kph) | 35.3 mpg | ||
| Fuel required (Octane) |
98, four star (91, two star) | 98 RON, four star | |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.9 imp gallons (45 litres) | 9.9 imp gallons (45 litres) | |
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