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Dodge Aries Coupe
Dodge
Aries Coupe
Coupé
1981 – 1989
Petrol
4 variants 85 – 101 hp
Power85 – 101 hp
0–100 km/h12.5 – 16.0 s
Top speed153 – 167 km/h
Torque151 – 180 Nm
Engine2.2 – 2.6 L4 cyl
Fuel economy7.8 – 9.8 L/100 km
DriveFWDAutomatic · Manual
Weight1,055 – 1,145 kg
Audi Coupe
Audi
Coupe
Coupé
1981 – 1988
Petrol
9 variants 90 – 136 hp
Power90 – 136 hp
0–100 km/h8.8 – 11.0 s
Top speed172 – 203 km/h
Torque137 – 186 Nm
Engine1.8 – 2.2 L4 – 5 cyl
Fuel economy8.3 – 10.8 L/100 km
DriveFWD · AWDAutomatic · Manual
Weight980 – 1,208 kg
De Tomaso Pantera GT5
De Tomaso
Pantera GT5
Coupé
1980 – 1985
Power—
0–100 km/h—
Top speed—
Torque—
Engine—
Fuel economy—
Drive—
Weight—
BMW 6 Series Coupe
BMW
6 Series Coupe
Coupé
1978 – 1989
Petrol
1 variant 218 hp
Power218 hp
0–100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed225 km/h
Torque304 Nm
Engine3.5 L6 cyl
Fuel economy—
DriveRWDManual
Weight1,501 kg
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Coupe
Rolls-Royce
Silver Shadow Coupe
Coupé
1977 – 1982
Petrol
1 variant
Power—
0–100 km/h12.0 s
Top speed190 km/h
Torque—
Engine6.8 L8 cyl
Fuel economy—
DriveRWDAutomatic
Weight2,118 kg
Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors
Coupé
1977 – 1985
Petrol
6 variants 110 – 185 hp
Power110 – 185 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed180 – 200 km/h
Torque185 – 240 Nm
Engine2.3 – 2.7 L4 – 6 cyl
Fuel economy10.5 – 12.0 L/100 km
DriveRWDAutomatic · Manual
Weight1,375 – 1,460 kg
BMW 3 Series Coupe
BMW
3 Series Coupe
Coupé
1975 – 1983
Petrol
12 variants 75 – 143 hp
Power75 – 143 hp
0–100 km/h9.5 – 14.8 s
Top speed154 – 190 km/h
Torque110 – 190 Nm
Engine1.6 – 2.3 L4 – 6 cyl
Fuel economy8.8 – 12.8 L/100 km
DriveRWDAutomatic · Manual
Weight1,010 – 1,155 kg
Puma GTB
Puma
GTB
Coupé
1974 – 1987
Petrol
1 variant 171 hp
Power171 hp
0–100 km/h9.5 s
Top speed190 km/h
Torque318 Nm
Engine4.1 L6 cyl
Fuel economy14.5 L/100 km
DriveRWDManual
Weight1,215 kg
Lancia Beta Coupe
Lancia
Beta Coupe
Coupé
1973 – 1984
Petrol
7 variants 87 – 122 hp
Power87 – 122 hp
0–100 km/h9.0 – 12.0 s
Top speed166 – 200 km/h
Torque122 – 175 Nm
Engine1.6 – 2.0 L4 cyl
Fuel economy8.4 – 11.8 L/100 km
DriveFWDManual
Weight1,000 – 1,120 kg
Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Chevrolet
Corvette Coupe
Coupé
1969 – 1982
Petrol
1 variant 304 hp
Power304 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed200 km/h
Torque488 Nm
Engine5.4 L8 cyl
Fuel economy—
DriveRWDManual
Weight1,402 kg
Reliant Scimitar GTE
Reliant
Scimitar GTE
Coupé
1968 – 1986
Power—
0–100 km/h—
Top speed—
Torque—
Engine—
Fuel economy—
Drive—
Weight—
Isuzu 117 Coupe
Isuzu
117 Coupe
Coupé
1968 – 1981
DieselPetrol
13 variants 73 – 135 hp
Power73 – 135 hp
0–100 km/h10.0 – 21.0 s
Top speed130 – 200 km/h
Torque139 – 167 Nm
Engine1.6 – 2.2 L4 cyl
Fuel economy7.0 – 11.0 L/100 km
DriveRWDAutomatic · Manual
Weight1,050 – 1,185 kg
Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Chevrolet
Corvette Coupe
Coupé
1967 – 1982
Petrol
2 variants 304 – 429 hp
Power304 – 429 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed—
Torque488 – 635 Nm
Engine5.4 – 7.0 L8 cyl
Fuel economy—
DriveRWDManual
Weight1,450 – 1,460 kg
Volkswagen Scirocco
Volkswagen
Scirocco
1981 – 1991
Petrol
8 variants 60 – 139 hp
Power60 – 139 hp
0–100 km/h8.0 – 14.8 s
Top speed156 – 208 km/h
Torque93 – 160 Nm
Engine1.3 – 1.8 L4 cyl
Fuel economy7.1 – 8.8 L/100 km
DriveFWDManual
Weight830 – 950 kg
Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors
Volkswagen
Polo 3 Doors
3 Doors · Hatchback
1981 – 1994
DieselPetrol
5 variants 39 – 75 hp
Power39 – 75 hp
0–100 km/h11.5 – 21.2 s
Top speed135 – 167 km/h
Torque74 – 104 Nm
Engine1.0 – 1.3 L4 cyl
Fuel economy5.6 – 8.3 L/100 km
DriveFWDManual
Weight695 – 779 kg
Volkswagen Passat Hatchback
Volkswagen
Passat Hatchback
Hatchback
1981 – 1987
DieselPetrol
10 variants 54 – 136 hp
Power54 – 136 hp
0–100 km/h9.5 – 20.3 s
Top speed143 – 197 km/h
Torque100 – 184 Nm
Engine1.3 – 2.2 L4 – 5 cyl
Fuel economy6.0 – 10.3 L/100 km
DriveFWDManual
Weight965 – 1,096 kg
Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen
Passat
1981 – 1988
DieselPetrol
9 variants 54 – 116 hp
Power54 – 116 hp
0–100 km/h10.5 – 20.3 s
Top speed140 – 184 km/h
Torque100 – 165 Nm
Engine1.3 – 2.0 L4 – 5 cyl
Fuel economy6.2 – 8.6 L/100 km
DriveFWDManual
Weight940 – 1,074 kg
Renault 9
Renault
9
1981 – 1986
DieselPetrol
6 variants 48 – 82 hp
Power48 – 82 hp
0–100 km/h12.0 – 21.0 s
Top speed138 – 171 km/h
Torque80 – 136 Nm
Engine1.1 – 1.7 L4 cyl
Fuel economy0.0 – 7.2 L/100 km
DriveFWDManual
Weight820 – 915 kg
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Volkswagen Passat 1973 – 1981
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Volkswagen Passat 3 Doors

1973 – 1981 3 Doors · Hatchback Germany
Volkswagen Passat 3 Doors 1 / 3
Body style3 Doors · Hatchback
Production1973 – 1981
Variants5
FuelPetrol, Diesel

Other body styles

Passat 1981 – 1988
Variant · Estate / wagon 1974 – 1981

Key specifications (range)

Power54 – 116 hp
0–100 km/h10.9 – 20.5 s
Top speed143 – 188 km/h
Fuel economy6.7 – 9.2 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

Next generationPassat Hatchback · 1981 – 1987
VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.3L 4MT FWD (54 HP)
1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 54 hp 18.0 s 148 4-Speed manual
1.6L D 4MT FWD (54 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 54 hp 20.5 s 143 4-Speed manual
1.6L 4MT FWD (75 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 75 hp 14.0 s 164 4-Speed manual
1.6L 4MT FWD (86 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 86 hp — 170 4-Speed manual
1.9L 4MT FWD (116 HP)
1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 116 hp 10.9 s 188 4-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1272 cm3 (78 ci)
Power
40 KW @ 4800 RPM54 HP @ 4800 RPM54 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque
65 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM88 Nm @ 3400 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
92 mph (148 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
18 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
165SR13

Dimensions

Length
174.8 in (4440 mm)
Width
66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase
100.4 in (2550 mm)
Ground Clearance
7.5 in (191 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.8 cuFT (391 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2083.4 lbs (945 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3086.5 lbs (1400 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1588 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
40 KW @ 4800 RPM54 HP @ 4800 RPM54 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque
75 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM102 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
88.9 mph (143 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
20.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
165SR13

Dimensions

Length
174.8 in (4440 mm)
Width
66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase
100.4 in (2550 mm)
Ground Clearance
7.5 in (191 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.8 cuFT (391 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2160.5 lbs (980 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3163.6 lbs (1435 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1588 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
55 KW @ 5600 RPM75 HP @ 5600 RPM74 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque
88 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM119 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
101.9 mph (164 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
14 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
165SR13

Dimensions

Length
174.8 in (4440 mm)
Width
66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase
100.4 in (2550 mm)
Ground Clearance
7.5 in (191 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.8 cuFT (391 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2105.4 lbs (955 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3108.5 lbs (1410 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1588 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
63 KW @ 5600 RPM86 HP @ 5600 RPM84 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque
94 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM127 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
105.6 mph (170 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
165SR13

Dimensions

Length
174.8 in (4440 mm)
Width
66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase
100.4 in (2550 mm)
Ground Clearance
7.5 in (191 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.8 cuFT (391 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2105.4 lbs (955 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3108.5 lbs (1410 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1921 cm3 (117 ci)
Power
85 KW @ 5900 RPM116 HP @ 5900 RPM114 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque
114 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM154 Nm @ 3700 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
116.8 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
185/70HR13

Dimensions

Length
174.8 in (4440 mm)
Width
66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase
100.4 in (2550 mm)
Ground Clearance
7.5 in (191 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.8 cuFT (391 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2314.9 lbs (1050 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3318 lbs (1505 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km
Length4,440 mm
Width1,679 mm
Height1,379 mm
Wheelbase2,550 mm
Curb weight945 – 1,050 kg
Torque88 – 154 Nm

Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.

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