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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

DriveFWDAutomatic · Manual

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

DriveFWD · AWDAutomatic · Manual

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—

DriveRWDAutomatic

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

DriveRWDAutomatic · Manual

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

DriveRWDAutomatic · Manual

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

DriveRWDAutomatic · Manual

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—

BMW M3 Coupe

1986 – 1992 Coupé Germany

BMW M3 Coupe

Body styleCoupé

Production1986 – 1992

Variants5

FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power195 – 238 hp

0–100 km/h6.5 – 6.8 s

Top speed230 – 248 km/h

Fuel economy7.8 – 8.8 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Similar cars

Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors1987 – 1993 up to220 hp

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
2.3L 5MT RWD (195 HP) 2.3 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	195 hp	6.8 s	230	5-Speed manual
2.3L 5MT RWD (200 HP) 2.3 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	200 hp	6.7 s	235	5-Speed manual
2.3L 5MT RWD (215 HP) 2.3 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	215 hp	6.7 s	241	5-Speed manual
Evolution 2.3L 5MT RWD (220 HP) 2.3 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	220 hp	6.7 s	243	5-Speed manual
Sport Evolution 2.5L 5MT RWD (238 HP) 2.5 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	238 hp	6.5 s	248	5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2302 cm3 (140 ci)
Power: 143.4 KW @ 6750 RPM195 HP @ 6750 RPM192 BHP @ 6750 RPM
Torque: 170 lb-ft @ 4750 RPM230 Nm @ 4750 RPM
Fuel System: Multi-port manifold injection Naturally aspirated
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 VR15

Dimensions

Length: 171.1 in (4346 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.7 in (1364 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.6/56.5 in (1,412/1,435 mm)
Wheelbase: 100.9 in (2563 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14.8 cuFT (419 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33
Turning circle: 36.4 ft (11.1 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2646 lbs (1200 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3527 lbs (1600 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2302 cm3 (140 ci)
Power: 147 KW @ 6750 RPM200 HP @ 6750 RPM197 BHP @ 6750 RPM
Torque: 177 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM240 Nm @ 4600 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 VR15

Dimensions

Length: 171.1 in (4346 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.7 in (1364 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.6/56.5 in (1,412/1,435 mm)
Wheelbase: 100.9 in (2563 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14.8 cuFT (419 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33
Turning circle: 36.4 ft (11.1 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2734 lbs (1240 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3527 lbs (1600 kg)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2302 cm3 (140 ci)
Power: 158.1 KW @ 6750 RPM215 HP @ 6750 RPM212 BHP @ 6750 RPM
Torque: 170 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM230 Nm @ 4600 RPM
Fuel System: Multi-port manifold injection Naturally aspirated
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 150 mph (241 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 VR15

Dimensions

Length: 171.1 in (4346 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.7 in (1364 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.6/56.5 in (1,412/1,435 mm)
Wheelbase: 100.9 in (2563 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14.8 cuFT (419 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33
Turning circle: 36.4 ft (11.1 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2646 lbs (1200 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3527 lbs (1600 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2302 cm3 (140 ci)
Power: 161.8 KW @ 6750 RPM220 HP @ 6750 RPM217 BHP @ 6750 RPM
Torque: 177 lb-ft @ 4750 RPM240 Nm @ 4750 RPM
Fuel System: Multi-port manifold injection Naturally aspirated
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 151 mph (243 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/45 ZR16

Dimensions

Length: 171.1 in (4346 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.7 in (1364 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.6/56.5 in (1,412/1,435 mm)
Wheelbase: 100.9 in (2563 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14.8 cuFT (419 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33
Turning circle: 36.4 ft (11.1 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2646 lbs (1200 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3527 lbs (1600 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
Highway: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2467 cm3 (151 ci)
Power: 175 KW @ 7000 RPM238 HP @ 7000 RPM235 BHP @ 7000 RPM
Torque: 177 lb-ft @ 4750 RPM240 Nm @ 4750 RPM
Fuel System: Multi-port manifold injection Naturally aspirated
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 154 mph (248 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/45 ZR16

Dimensions

Length: 171.1 in (4346 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.7 in (1364 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.6/56.5 in (1,412/1,435 mm)
Wheelbase: 100.9 in (2563 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14.8 cuFT (419 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33
Turning circle: 36.4 ft (11.1 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2646 lbs (1200 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3527 lbs (1600 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)

Length4,346 mm

Width1,679 mm

Height1,364 mm

Wheelbase2,563 mm

Curb weight1,200 – 1,240 kg

Torque230 – 240 Nm

Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.