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1963

Abarth Simca 1300 GT Coupe

Simca 1300 GT Coupe

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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

1 variant 304 hp

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Top speed237 km/h

Engine5.4 L8 cyl

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Lancia Flaminia Coupe

1 variant 129 hp

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Top speed177 km/h

Engine2.5 L6 cyl

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Abarth 750 GT Zagato Coupe

750 GT Zagato Coupe

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Wartburg 311 Coupé

4 variants 37 – 45 hp

Power37 – 45 hp

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Torque81 – 93 Nm

Engine0.9 – 1.0 L3 cyl

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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

2 variants 223 hp

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Engine4.6 L8 cyl

Fuel economy16.8 L/100 km

DriveRWDAutomatic · Manual

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Honda S500

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Willys CJ-5

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Volvo L3304

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Volvo L 3314 A

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Volkswagen 211

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Volkswagen 1500 S

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Vauxhall VX4/90

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Valiant V-200

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Triumph TR4 Sport

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Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse

1971 – 1989 Germany

Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse

Body styleNot specified

Production1971 – 1989

Variants9

FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power179 – 245 hp

0–100 km/h7.3 – 10.1 s

Top speed200 – 225 km/h

Fuel economy10.9 – 13.1 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

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Oldsmobile Toronado1971 – 1978 up to269 hp

Rolls-Royce Corniche1971 – 1996 up to218 hp

Chevrolet Camaro1970 – 1981 up to253 hp

BMW 3.0 CSL1971 – 1975 up to205 hp

Lamborghini Urraco1972 – 1979 up to265 hp

Ford Mustang1972 – 1973 up to269 hp

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
300 (G-Kat) 5MT RWD (180 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	179 hp	9.7 s	200	5-Speed manual
280 5MT RWD (185 HP) 2.7 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	185 hp	10.1 s	200	5-Speed manual
300 5MT RWD (188 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	188 hp	9.6 s	203	5-Speed manual
380 4AT RWD (280 HP) 3.8 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	204 hp	9.8 s	206	4-Speed automatic
420 V8 4AT RWD (218 HP) 4.2 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	218 hp	9.0 s	212	4-Speed automatic
450 V8 4AT RWD (220 HP) 4.5 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	220 hp	—	—	4-Speed automatic
500 (G-Kat) V8 4AT RWD (223 HP) 5.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	223 hp	7.8 s	216	4-Speed automatic
500 V8 4AT RWD (231 HP) 5.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	231 hp	8.1 s	220	4-Speed automatic
500 V8 4AT RWD (245 HP) 5.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	245 hp	7.3 s	225	4-Speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2962 cm3 (181 ci)
Power: 132 KW @ 5700 RPM179 HP @ 5700 RPM177 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque: 188 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM255 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 22.5 gallons (85.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.7 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/65VR15

Dimensions

Length: 172.8 in (4389 mm)
Width: 70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height: 51.2 in (1300 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.9 in (2461 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.7 in (170 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.2 cuFT (261 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3306 lbs (1500 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4232 lbs (1920 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 267 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2746 cm3 (168 ci)
Power: 136 KW @ 5800 RPM185 HP @ 5800 RPM182 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque: 177 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM240 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 22.5 gallons (85.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.1 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/70R14

Dimensions

Length: 172.8 in (4389 mm)
Width: 70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height: 51.2 in (1300 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.9 in (2461 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.7 in (170 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.2 cuFT (261 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3306 lbs (1500 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4232.3 lbs (1920 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 20.7 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 270 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2962 cm3 (181 ci)
Power: 138 KW @ 5700 RPM188 HP @ 5700 RPM185 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque: 192 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM260 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 22.5 gallons (85.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 126 mph (203 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.6 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/65VR15

Dimensions

Length: 172.8 in (4389 mm)
Width: 70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height: 51.2 in (1300 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.9 in (2461 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.7 in (170 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.2 cuFT (261 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3306 lbs (1500 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4232 lbs (1920 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 259 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 3839 cm3 (234 ci)
Power: 150 KW @ 5250 RPM204 HP @ 5250 RPM201 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque: 232 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM315 Nm @ 3250 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 22.5 gallons (85.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 128 mph (206 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/70R14

Dimensions

Length: 172.8 in (4389 mm)
Width: 70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height: 51.2 in (1300 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.9 in (2461 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.7 in (170 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.2 cuFT (261 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3395 lbs (1540 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4321 lbs (1960 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 276 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 4196 cm3 (256 ci)
Power: 160 KW @ 5200 RPM218 HP @ 5200 RPM215 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque: 243 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM330 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 22.5 gallons (85.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 132 mph (212 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/65VR15

Dimensions

Length: 172.8 in (4389 mm)
Width: 70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height: 51.2 in (1300 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.9 in (2461 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.7 in (170 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.2 cuFT (261 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3527 lbs (1600 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4453 lbs (2020 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 283 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 4973 cm3 (303 ci)
Power: 164 KW @ 4700 RPM223 HP @ 4700 RPM220 BHP @ 4700 RPM
Torque: 269 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM365 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 22.5 gallons (85.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 134 mph (216 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/65VR15

Dimensions

Length: 172.8 in (4389 mm)
Width: 70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height: 51.2 in (1300 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.9 in (2461 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.7 in (170 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.2 cuFT (261 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3549 lbs (1610 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4475 lbs (2030 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 311 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 4973 cm3 (303 ci)
Power: 170 KW @ 4750 RPM231 HP @ 4750 RPM228 BHP @ 4750 RPM
Torque: 299 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM405 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 22.5 gallons (85.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 137 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/70R14

Dimensions

Length: 172.8 in (4389 mm)
Width: 70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height: 51.2 in (1300 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.9 in (2461 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.7 in (170 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.2 cuFT (261 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3395 lbs (1540 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4321 lbs (1960 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 305 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 4973 cm3 (303 ci)
Power: 180 KW @ 4750 RPM245 HP @ 4750 RPM241 BHP @ 4750 RPM
Torque: 295 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM400 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 22.5 gallons (85.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/65VR15

Dimensions

Length: 172.8 in (4389 mm)
Width: 70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height: 51.2 in (1300 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.9 in (2461 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.7 in (170 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.2 cuFT (261 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3549 lbs (1610 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4475 lbs (2030 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 293 g/km

Length4,389 mm

Width1,791 mm

Height1,300 mm

Wheelbase2,461 mm

Curb weight1,500 – 1,610 kg

Torque240 – 405 Nm

Ranges across all 9 variants of this generation.