Autocar - March 1985
Specifications
Engine:
Transverse mid, rear-wheel drive. Head/block al. alloy/cast iron,
4 cylinders in line, bored block, 5 main bearings, water cooled,
electric fans
Bore: 81mm (3.19in), Stroke: 77mm (3.03in), Capacity: 1587cc (96.89 cu. in)
Valve gear: 2 ohc, 4 valves per cylinder, toothed belt camshaft drive.
Compression ratio: 10 to 1
Nippondenso breakerless electronic ignition, electronic fuel injection with
two stage throttleing
Max power: 121.9 bp (PS-DIN) (90.9 kW ISO) at 6600 rpm.
Max torque: 104.8 lb. ft at 5000 rpm
Transmission:
5-speed manual, clutch 7.99 in dia.
Gear Ratio mph/1000rpm
Top 0.815 18.6
4th 0.969 15.6
3rd 1.310 11.6
2nd 1.904 7.9
1st 3.166 4.8
Final drive: Helical spur, ratio 4.313
Suspension:
Front: independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, combined with
telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar.
Rear: independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, combined with
telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar.
Steering:
Rack and pinion, Steering wheel diameter 14.96in, 3.2 turns lock to lock.
Brakes:
Dual circuits, diagonal split. Front: 9.6in (243.8mm) dia discs. Rear:
9.5in (241.3mm) dia discs, Vacuum servo, Handbrake, center lever/rear
discs.
Wheels:
Alloy, 5.5in rims, Continental Super Contact on test car, size 185/HR60
14in., pressures F26 R26 psi.
Equipment:
Battery 12v, 50Ah, Alternator 60A, Headlamps 110/120W. Reversing lamp
standard, 28 electric fuses, 2 speed, plus intermittent wipers. Electric
screen washer. Air blending and water valve interior heater. Cloth seats,
vinyl headlining. Carpet with heel mat.
Performance
Information courtesy of http://www.mr2.com/
