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1981

Dodge Aries Coupe

4 variants 85 – 101 hp

Power85 – 101 hp

0–100 km/h12.5 – 16.0 s

Top speed153 – 167 km/h

Torque151 – 180 Nm

Engine2.2 – 2.6 L4 cyl

Fuel economy7.8 – 9.8 L/100 km

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Weight1,055 – 1,145 kg

Audi Coupe

9 variants 90 – 136 hp

Power90 – 136 hp

0–100 km/h8.8 – 11.0 s

Top speed172 – 203 km/h

Torque137 – 186 Nm

Engine1.8 – 2.2 L4 – 5 cyl

Fuel economy8.3 – 10.8 L/100 km

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Weight980 – 1,208 kg

Mazda 323 Coupé

0–100 km/h—

Fuel economy—

De Tomaso Pantera GT5

0–100 km/h—

Fuel economy—

ZAZ 968 Coupe

0–100 km/h—

Fuel economy—

BMW 6 Series Coupe

1 variant 218 hp

0–100 km/h7.5 s

Top speed225 km/h

Engine3.5 L6 cyl

Fuel economy—

Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Coupe

Silver Shadow Coupe

0–100 km/h12.0 s

Top speed190 km/h

Engine6.8 L8 cyl

Fuel economy—

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Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors

E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors

6 variants 110 – 185 hp

Power110 – 185 hp

0–100 km/h—

Top speed180 – 200 km/h

Torque185 – 240 Nm

Engine2.3 – 2.7 L4 – 6 cyl

Fuel economy10.5 – 12.0 L/100 km

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Weight1,375 – 1,460 kg

BMW 3 Series Coupe

12 variants 75 – 143 hp

Power75 – 143 hp

0–100 km/h9.5 – 14.8 s

Top speed154 – 190 km/h

Torque110 – 190 Nm

Engine1.6 – 2.3 L4 – 6 cyl

Fuel economy8.8 – 12.8 L/100 km

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Weight1,010 – 1,155 kg

Puma GTB

1 variant 171 hp

0–100 km/h9.5 s

Top speed190 km/h

Engine4.1 L6 cyl

Fuel economy14.5 L/100 km

Lancia Beta Coupe

7 variants 87 – 122 hp

Power87 – 122 hp

0–100 km/h9.0 – 12.0 s

Top speed166 – 200 km/h

Torque122 – 175 Nm

Engine1.6 – 2.0 L4 cyl

Fuel economy8.4 – 11.8 L/100 km

Weight1,000 – 1,120 kg

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

1 variant 304 hp

0–100 km/h—

Top speed200 km/h

Engine5.4 L8 cyl

Fuel economy—

Reliant Scimitar GTE

0–100 km/h—

Fuel economy—

Isuzu 117 Coupe

13 variants 73 – 135 hp

Power73 – 135 hp

0–100 km/h10.0 – 21.0 s

Top speed130 – 200 km/h

Torque139 – 167 Nm

Engine1.6 – 2.2 L4 cyl

Fuel economy7.0 – 11.0 L/100 km

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Weight1,050 – 1,185 kg

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

2 variants 304 – 429 hp

Power304 – 429 hp

0–100 km/h—

Torque488 – 635 Nm

Engine5.4 – 7.0 L8 cyl

Fuel economy—

Weight1,450 – 1,460 kg

Coupe (year unverified)

0–100 km/h—

Fuel economy—

Coupe (year unverified)

0–100 km/h—

Fuel economy—

Coupe (year unverified)

0–100 km/h—

Fuel economy—

Lincoln Continental

1970 – 1979 United States

Lincoln Continental

Body styleNot specified

Production1970 – 1979

Variants6

FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power168 – 370 hp

0–100 km/h8.5 – 15.0 s

Top speed18 – 204 km/h

Fuel economy16.8 – 21.4 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Similar cars

Lamborghini Jarama1970 – 1976 up to365 hp

Pontiac GTO1970 – 1974 up to364 hp

Buick Gran Sport1970 – 1971 up to355 hp

Cadillac Eldorado1971 – 1978 up to370 hp

Chevrolet Chevelle1969 – 1977 up to375 hp

Ferrari 3651969 – 1974 up to352 hp

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
6.6L V8 3AT RWD (166 HP) 6.6 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	168 hp	15.0 s	18	3-speed automatic
6.6L V8 3AT RWD (182 HP) 6.6 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	185 hp	14.0 s	175	3-speed automatic
7.5L V8 3AT RWD (206 HP) 7.5 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	209 hp	13.5 s	183	3-speed automatic
7.5L V8 3AT RWD (215 HP) 7.5 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	218 hp	13.0 s	185	3-speed automatic
7.5L V8 3AT RWD (224 HP) 7.5 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	227 hp	11.5 s	190	3-speed automatic
7.5L V8 3AT RWD (365 HP) 7.5 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	370 hp	8.5 s	204	3-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 6590 cm3 (402 ci)
Power: 123.8 KW @ 3800 RPM168 HP @ 3800 RPM166 BHP @ 3800 RPM
Torque: 319 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM433 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 20.9 gallons (79.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 11 mph (18 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 15 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 9.15 - 15

Dimensions

Length: 225 in (5715 mm)
Width: 79.7 in (2024 mm)
Height: 55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track: 64.3/6.4 in (1,633/163 mm)
Wheelbase: 127 in (3226 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.1 cuFT (513 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.5

Weight

Unladen Weight: 4857 lbs (2203 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 11 mpg US (21.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 6590 cm3 (402 ci)
Power: 135.7 KW @ 4000 RPM185 HP @ 4000 RPM182 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 331 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM449 Nm @ 1600 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 20.9 gallons (79.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 109 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 9.15 - 15

Dimensions

Length: 225 in (5715 mm)
Width: 79.7 in (2024 mm)
Height: 55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track: 64.3/6.4 in (1,633/163 mm)
Wheelbase: 127 in (3226 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.1 cuFT (513 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.5

Weight

Unladen Weight: 5077 lbs (2303 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 10.5 mpg US (22.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 12.5 mpg US (18.8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 7536 cm3 (460 ci)
Power: 153.6 KW @ 3800 RPM209 HP @ 3800 RPM206 BHP @ 3800 RPM
Torque: 357 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM484 Nm @ 2600 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 20.9 gallons (79.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 114 mph (183 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 9.15 - 15

Dimensions

Length: 225 in (5715 mm)
Width: 79.7 in (2024 mm)
Height: 55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track: 64.3/6.4 in (1,633/163 mm)
Wheelbase: 127 in (3226 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.1 cuFT (513 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.5

Weight

Unladen Weight: 5379 lbs (2440 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 9.7 mpg US (24.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 14.5 mpg US (16.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 11.6 mpg US (20.3 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 7536 cm3 (460 ci)
Power: 160.3 KW @ 4000 RPM218 HP @ 4000 RPM215 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 350 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM475 Nm @ 2600 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 20.9 gallons (79.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 9.15 - 15

Dimensions

Length: 225 in (5715 mm)
Width: 79.7 in (2024 mm)
Height: 55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track: 64.3/6.4 in (1,633/163 mm)
Wheelbase: 127 in (3226 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.1 cuFT (513 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.5

Weight

Unladen Weight: 5362 lbs (2432 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 9.9 mpg US (23.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 11.8 mpg US (19.9 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 7536 cm3 (460 ci)
Power: 167 KW @ 4400 RPM227 HP @ 4400 RPM224 BHP @ 4400 RPM
Torque: 358 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM485 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 20.9 gallons (79.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 9.15 - 15

Dimensions

Length: 225 in (5715 mm)
Width: 79.7 in (2024 mm)
Height: 55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track: 64.3/6.4 in (1,633/163 mm)
Wheelbase: 127 in (3226 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.1 cuFT (513 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.5

Weight

Unladen Weight: 5117 lbs (2321 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 9.8 mpg US (24 L/100Km)
Highway: 14.6 mpg US (16.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 11.5 mpg US (20.5 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 7536 cm3 (460 ci)
Power: 272.2 KW @ 4600 RPM370 HP @ 4600 RPM365 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque: 500 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM678 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 20.9 gallons (79.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 127 mph (204 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 9.15 - 15

Dimensions

Length: 225 in (5715 mm)
Width: 79.7 in (2024 mm)
Height: 55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track: 64.3/6.4 in (1,633/163 mm)
Wheelbase: 127 in (3226 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.1 cuFT (513 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.5

Weight

Unladen Weight: 4910 lbs (2227 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 9 mpg US (26.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 11 mpg US (21.4 L/100Km)

Length5,715 mm

Width2,024 mm

Height1,415 mm

Wheelbase3,226 mm

Curb weight2,203 – 2,440 kg

Torque433 – 678 Nm

Ranges across all 6 variants of this generation.