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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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BMW 6 Series 1978 – 1989
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BMW 6 Series Coupe

1978 – 1989 Coupé Germany
BMW 6 Series Coupe
Body styleCoupé
Production1978 – 1989
Variants1
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power218 hp
0–100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed225 km/h
Fuel economy—

Rear Wheel Drive

Previous generation6 Series Coupe · 1976 – 1979 Next generation6 Series Coupe · 2003 – 2007

Similar cars

Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors1977 – 1985 up to185 hp
VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
3.5L 5MT (218 HP)
3.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 218 hp 7.5 s 225 5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
3453 cm3 (211 ci)
Power
160 KW @ 5200 RPM218 HP @ 5200 RPM215 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque
224 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM304 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/70 VR14

Dimensions

Length
187.2 in (4755 mm)
Width
69 in (1753 mm)
Height
54.5 in (1384 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.3/57.6 in (1,430/1,463 mm)
Wheelbase
103.3 in (2624 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.7 cuFT (416 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight
3308.3 lbs (1501 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4177.8 lbs (1895 kg)
Length4,755 mm
Width1,753 mm
Height1,384 mm
Wheelbase2,624 mm
Curb weight1,501 kg
Torque304 Nm

Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.

  1. 1976 – 1979 6 Series Coupe
  2. 1978 – 1989 6 Series Coupe
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  3. 2003 – 2007 6 Series Coupe
  4. 2007 – 2011 6 Series Coupe
  5. 2011 – 2015 6 Series Coupe
  6. 2015 – 2018 6 Series Coupe
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