Typed by: Wilburbud

Engine
Type 4-cyclinder inline, OCH (aka SOHC)
Displacement 1597 cc (974 cu. in.)
Bore & Stroke 3.07 x 3.29 in.
Compression Ratio 9.3:1
Horsepower (SAE net) 82 @ 5000 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 92 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm
Fuel System Electronic fuel injection, computerized monitoring system, constant fuel-air mixture control, electro-magnetic fuel pump
Fuel Capacity 11.9 gallons
Oil Capacity 3.4 quarts

 

Transmission
Ratios M4 M5 A3
1st 3.416 3.416 2.841
2nd 1.842 1.842 1.541
3rd 1.290 1.290 1.000
4th 0.918 0.918 NA
5th NA 0.731 NA
Reverse 3.214 3.214 2.400
Final Drive 4.105 4.105 3.631
Manual Clutch Single dry plate type
Automatic Clutch Lock-up torque converter in all forward gears

 

Electrical
Voltage 12 Volt
Battery Maintenance-free, 50 amp./hr.
Alternator 60 amp
Ignition System Electronic

 

Chassis
Frame Semi-monocoque
Front Suspension Independent, strut type with coil springs & cylindrical double-acting shock absorbers & stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension Independent twin trapezoidal link strut type with coil springs, cylindrical double-acting shock absorbers & stabilizer bar
Steering

- Rack-and-pinion type

- Lock-to-lock: 3.6, (for power assisted 3.2)

- Turning Diameter: 30.8 ft

Brakes

- Power-assisted, dual diagonal hydraulic circuits

- Front ventilated discs, (9.4 in. diameter)

- Rear self-adjusting drums (7.9 in. diameter)

Tires & Wheels

- 155SR13 & 4½J-13

- (Luxury sedans, Deluxe wagons: 175/70SR13 & 5J-13)

Curb weight (lbs.)

- Manual transmission:

4-speed Base Hatchback- 2060 lbs.

5-speed DX Hatchback- 2075 lbs.

DX Sedan- 2115 lbs.

LX Sedan- 2170 lbs.

DX Wagon - 2205 lbs.

- Automatic Transmission:

DX Hatchback- 2105 lbs.

DX Sedan- 2150 lbs.

LX Sedan- 2205 lbs.

DX Wagon - 2235 lbs.

 

Dimensions (in inches)
  Chassis Sedans Wagons
Wheelbase 94.5 94.5 94.5
Length 161.8 169.7 169.7
Width 64.8 64.8 64.8
Height 54.7 54.7 55.5
Track: front/rear 54.7/55.7 54.7/55.7 54.7/55.7
Headroom: front/rear 38.4/37.0 38.4/37.4 38.4/37.4
Legroom: front/rear 41.5/34.7 41.5/34.7 41.5/34.7
Shoulder Room: front/rear 52.8/52.8 52.8/52.8 51.9/51.9
Hip Room: front/rear 52.8/44.4 52.8/47.4 52.8/47.4

 

Exterior Colors
Dover White Pure Red
Sunbeam Silver M. Custom Silver M.
Tornado Silver M. Seto Green M.
Estate Gold M. Canal Blu M.
Connecticut Blue M. (M. = Metallic)

 

EPA Mileage Estimates
5-Speed 4-Speed Automatic
Highway City Highway City Highway City
34 mpg 28 mpg 30 mpg 26 mpg 30 mpg 25 mpg