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FSO Polonez

1978 – 1985 Poland

The FSO Polonez was in production from 1978 to 1985. Its petrol engines range from 74 hp across 4 variants. The lightest version weighs only 1,090 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox.

FSO Polonez
Body styleNot specified
Production1978 – 1985
Variants4
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power74 hp
0–100 km/h11.4 – 19.7 s
Top speed145 – 174 km/h
Fuel economy9.2 – 9.5 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.3
1.3 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline — 19.7 s 145 Manual, 5 Speed
1.6
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline — 15.7 s 159 Manual, 5 Speed
2.0
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline — 11.4 s 174 Manual, 5 Speed
1.5
1.5 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 74 hp 16.4 s 150 Manual, 4 Speed

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1295 cm3 (79 ci)
Torque
68 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM92 Nm @ 3400 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
90 mph (145 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
19.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
Manual, 5 Speed

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
175/13

Dimensions

Length
168.2 in (4272 mm)
Width
65 in (1651 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
51.7/50.8 in (1,313/1,290 mm)
Wheelbase
98.8 in (2510 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.45

Weight

Unladen Weight
2472 lbs (1121 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
25.5 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Torque
97 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM132 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
99 mph (159 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
15.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
Manual, 5 Speed

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
175/13

Dimensions

Length
168.2 in (4272 mm)
Width
65 in (1651 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
51.7/50.8 in (1,313/1,290 mm)
Wheelbase
98.8 in (2510 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.45

Weight

Unladen Weight
2472 lbs (1121 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
25.2 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
221 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1995 cm3 (122 ci)
Torque
116 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM157 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System
Carburator
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
108 mph (174 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
Manual, 5 Speed

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
175/13

Dimensions

Length
168.2 in (4272 mm)
Width
65 in (1651 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
51.7/50.8 in (1,313/1,290 mm)
Wheelbase
98.8 in (2510 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.45

Weight

Unladen Weight
2472 lbs (1121 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
24.7 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
226 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1481 cm3 (90 ci)
Power
54.4 KW @ 5200 RPM74 HP @ 5200 RPM73 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque
84 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM114 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
93 mph (150 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
16.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
Manual, 4 Speed

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
175/13

Dimensions

Length
168.1 in (4270 mm)
Width
65 in (1651 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
51.7/50.8 in (1,313/1,290 mm)
Wheelbase
98.8 in (2510 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.45

Weight

Unladen Weight
2403 lbs (1090 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
25.5 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km
Length4,270 – 4,272 mm
Width1,651 mm
Height1,379 mm
Wheelbase2,510 mm
Curb weight1,090 – 1,121 kg
Torque92 – 157 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.