| petrol | |
| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(1978 model)
5-door 5-seater hatchback (liftback) sedan, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 1481 cm3 / 90.4 cu in / 90.4 cu in, 54.4 kW / 73.0 hp / 73.0 hp @ 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm, 113.0 N·m / 83.3 lb·ft / 83.3 lb·ft @ 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 145 km/h / 90 mph / 90 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | FSO | Issued from | 1978 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Polonez | Issued until | |
| Serie | Polonez | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | FSO | Country | PL |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | hatchback (liftback) sedan | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4270 mm / 168.1 in / 168.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 1090 kg / 2403 lb / 2403 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1650 mm / 65.0 in / 65.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2510 mm / 98.8 in / 98.8 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1310 mm / 51.6 in / 51.6 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1290 mm / 50.8 in / 50.8 in | Weight distribution (front) | 45.0 % / 45.0 % / 45.0 % |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in | Fuel capacity | 45 l / 9.9 UK gal / 11.9 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.7 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.99 m2 / 21.4 sq ft / 21.4 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Fiat | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | cast iron block; light alloy head | Bore | 77.0 mm / 3.03 in / 3.03 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 79.5 mm / 3.13 in / 3.13 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.97 | |
| Fuel supply | 1 We 34 DCMPI/250 carb | Engine displacement | 1481 cm3 / 90.4 cu in / 90.4 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 3 | Unitary capacity | 370.25 cm3/cylinder / 22.594 cu in/cylinder / 22.594 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 54.4 kW / 73.0 hp / 73.0 hp at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 113.0 N·m / 83.3 lb·ft / 83.3 lb·ft at 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 8.4 kW / 11.3 hp / 11.3 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 36.7 kW/l / 0.807 bhp/cu in / 0.807 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 76.3 N·m/l / 0.67 lb·ft/cu in / 0.67 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.1 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 12.50 s / 12.50 s / 12.50 s | Top (maximal) speed | 145 km/h / 90 mph / 90 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 67.0 kW/ton / 50.7 bhp/ton / 50.7 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | worm & roller | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.05 | Turning circle | 10.8 m / 35.4 ft / 35.4 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Live axle, Semi-elliptic leaf springs |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 175 SR 13 | Tyres rear | 175 SR 13 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | servo-assisted | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of FSO Polonez
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