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FSO Polonez

(1978 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FSOIssued from1978
ModelPolonezIssued until
SeriePolonezNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFSOCountryPL

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors5
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4270 mm / 168.1 in / 168.1 inGround clearance140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in
Width1650 mm / 65.0 in / 65.0 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.70
Height1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 inTotal (curb) weight1090 kg / 2403 lb / 2403 lb
Wheelbase2510 mm / 98.8 in / 98.8 inDry weight
Track front1310 mm / 51.6 in / 51.6 inWeight distribution (front)45.0 % / 45.0 % / 45.0 %
Track rear1290 mm / 50.8 in / 50.8 inFuel capacity45 l / 9.9 UK gal / 11.9 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerFiatValves per cylinder2
Engine constructioncast iron block; light alloy headBore77.0 mm / 3.03 in / 3.03 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke79.5 mm / 3.13 in / 3.13 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio0.97
Engine Main bearings3Engine displacement1481 cm3 / 90.4 cu in / 90.4 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity370.25 cm3/cylinder / 22.594 cu in/cylinder / 22.594 cu in/cylinder
SumpwetCompression ratio9.0 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power54.4 kW / 74.0 hp / 74.0 hp at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque113.0 Nm / 83.3 lbft / 83.3 lbft at 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output53.7 kW / 73.0 bhp / 73.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output49.3 kW/l / 1.098 bhp/cu in / 1.098 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque76.30 Nm/l / 0.667 lbft/cu in / 0.667 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.00
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.10

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)12.50 s / 12.50 s / 12.50 sTop (maximal) speed145 km/h / 90 mph / 90 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio66.97 kW/ton / 91.05 bhp/ton / 91.05 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringworm & roller  
Turns lock-to-lock3.05Turning circle10.80 m / 35.43 ft / 35.43 ft
Suspension frontI.W.CS.ARB.Suspension rearLA.SE.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front175 SR 13Tyres rear175 SR 13
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc, servo-assisted
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of FSO Polonez

 
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