Technical
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Dimensions (Hatch)
Description | Metric | Imperial | |
---|---|---|---|
A | Overall Height | 1.43m | 56.4in |
B | Wheelbase | 2.51m | 98.7in |
C | Overall Length (Steel Bumpers) | 4.0m | 157.6in |
C | Overall Length (Plastic Bumpers) | 4.05m | 159.5in |
C | Overall Length (MG Turbo) | 4.08m | 160.6in |
D | Width (Exl. Door Mirrors) | 1.69m | 66.4in |
E | Width (Incl. Door Mirrors) | 1.93m | 76.0in |
Ground Clearance (145 tyres) | 138mm | 5 7/16in | |
Ground Clearance (155 tyres) | 143mm | 5 5/8in | |
Ground Clearance (165 tyres) | 151mm | 6in | |
Turning Circle (kerb to kerb) | 10.21m | 33ft 8in |
Weights (Hatch)
These figures are approximate and will vary slightly depending on model. Kerbside weights are unladen and with a full fuel tank.
Description | Metric | Imperial |
---|---|---|
Kerb Weight | 875-1071kg | 1929-2362lb |
Maximum Roof-rack Load | 70kg | 154lb |
Maximum Towing Weight (1.3, 5 speed manual) |
1000kg | 2205lb |
Maximum Towing Weight (1.6, 5 speed manual) |
1125kg | 2481lb |
Maximum Towing Weight (2.0 models) |
1146kg | 2527lb |
Dimensions (Van)
Description | Metric | Imperial |
---|---|---|
Overall Height | 1.62m | 64.0in |
Wheelbase | 2.55m | 100.6in |
Overall Length | 4.35m | 171.4in |
Overall Width | 1.70m | 67.1in |
Ground Clearance (up to 1987) | 138mm | 4.7in |
Ground Clearance (after 1987) | 143mm | 6.3in |
Turning Circle (kerb to kerb) | 10.56m | 415.7in |
Weights (Van)
These figures are approximate, and will vary slightly depending on model. Kerbside weights are unladen and with a full fuel tank.
Description | Metric | Imperial |
---|---|---|
Kerb Weight (1.3 500 & 700) | 960kg | 2116lb |
Kerb Weight (1.6) | 990kg | 2183lb |
Gross Vehicle Weight (500) | 1530kg | 3373lb |
Gross Vehicle Weight (1.3 700) | 1730kg | 3814lb |
Gross Vehicle Weight (1.6 700) | 1760kg | 3880lb |
Tyre Pressures
Tyre pressures should be checked regularly (when cold).
Tyre Size | Front | Rear |
---|---|---|
145/SR/13 | 30lbf/in | 32lbf/in |
155/SR/13 | 26lbf/in | 28lbf/in |
165/SR/13 | 26lbf/in | 28lbf/in |
175/65/R14 | 28lbf/in | 26lbf/in |
175/70/R14 | 30lbf/in | 30lbf/in |
185/55/R15 (1989) | 32lbf/in | 32lbf/in |
185/55/R15 (1990-on) | 30lbf/in | 30lbf/in |
500 Van (laden) | 26lbf/in | 40lbf/in |
700 Van (laden) | 26lbf/in | 46lbf/in |
Oils & Fluids
Description | Specification |
---|---|
Engine Oil | 10W/30 (pre Aug 1983) 10W/40 (post Aug 1983) |
Transmission Oil | Dexron II D only |
Power Steering Fluid | Dexron II D only |
Brake Fluid | DOT-4 only |
Capacities
Description | Capacity |
---|---|
Fuel Tank – Hatch (1983 models) | 53 Litres/11.66 Gallons |
Fuel Tank – Hatch (1984-on) | 50 Litres/11 Gallons |
Fuel Tank – Van | 54 Litres/12 Gallons |
Engine Oil – 1.3 | 2.7 Litres/4.75 Pints |
Engine Oil -1.6 (R series) | 3.1 Litres/5.5 Pints |
Engine Oil – 1.6 (S series) | 3.8 Litres/6.75 Pints |
Engine Oil – 2.0 | 4.8 Litres/8.5 Pints |
Coolant – 1.3 | 6.7 Litres/11.75 Pints |
Coolant – 1.6 (R series) | 8.2 Litres/14.5 Pints |
Coolant – 1.6 (S series) | 8.5 Litres/15 Pints |
Manual Gearbox – 4 speed | 1.5 Litres/2.75 Pints |
Manual Gearbox – 5 speed | 2 Litres/3.5 Pints |
Automatic Gearbox | 2.3 Litres/4 Pints |
Automatic Gearbox – Final Drive | 2.3 Litres/4 Pints |
Luggage Capacity – Hatch | 10.73cu.ft. (rear seat up) 38.5cu.ft. (rear seat down) |