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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—

Renault 25

1988 – 1992 France

Renault 25

Body styleNot specified

Production1988 – 1992

Variants9

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Key specifications (range)

Power64 – 205 hp

0–100 km/h7.4 – 18.3 s

Top speed154 – 233 km/h

Fuel economy6.9 – 10.8 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

Similar cars

Lancia Thema1988 – 1992 up to205 hp

Porsche 944 S1988 – 1991 up to211 hp

Land Rover Range Rover1988 – 1994 up to185 hp

Opel Calibra1989 – 1997 up to204 hp

Alfa Romeo 1641988 – 1998 up to230 hp

Citroën XM1989 – 1994 up to200 hp

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
2.1d 5MT FWD (64 HP) 2.1 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	64 hp	18.3 s	154	5-speed manual
2.1Td 5MT FWD (85 HP) 2.1 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	85 hp	13.1 s	172	5-speed manual
2.0L 5MT FWD (103 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	103 hp	11.5 s	182	5-speed manual
2.0i 5MT FWD (120 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	120 hp	10.7 s	195	5-speed manual
2.2L 5MT FWD (123 HP) 2.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	123 hp	10.3 s	195	5-speed manual
2.7L V6 4AT FWD (144 HP) 2.7 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	144 hp	11.3 s	196	4-speed automatic
2.9L V6 5MT FWD (150 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	150 hp	9.3 s	208	5-speed manual
2.5L V6 Turbo 5MT FWD (182 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	182 hp	7.7 s	225	5-speed manual
2.5L V6 Turbo 5MT FWD (205 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	205 hp	7.4 s	233	5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2068 cm3 (126 ci)
Power: 47.1 KW @ 4500 RPM64 HP @ 4500 RPM63 BHP @ 4500 RPM
Torque: 94 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM127 Nm @ 2250 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 19 gallons (71.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 96 mph (154 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 18.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 165/80TR14

Dimensions

Length: 185.4 in (4709 mm)
Width: 71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase: 107.9 in (2741 mm)
Ground Clearance: 7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume: 15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2601 lbs (1180 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3638 lbs (1650 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 185.5 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2068 cm3 (126 ci)
Power: 62.5 KW @ 4250 RPM85 HP @ 4250 RPM84 BHP @ 4250 RPM
Torque: 134 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM181 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 19 gallons (71.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 106.9 mph (172 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/70TR14

Dimensions

Length: 185.4 in (4709 mm)
Width: 71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase: 107.1 in (2720 mm)
Ground Clearance: 7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume: 15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2749.2 lbs (1247 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3780.9 lbs (1715 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 185.5 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1995 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 76 KW @ 5500 RPM103 HP @ 5500 RPM102 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 117 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM158 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 113.1 mph (182 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 165/80TR14

Dimensions

Length: 185.4 in (4709 mm)
Width: 71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase: 107.1 in (2720 mm)
Ground Clearance: 7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume: 15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2528.7 lbs (1147 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3516.4 lbs (1595 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined: 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 188 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1995 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 88.3 KW @ 5500 RPM120 HP @ 5500 RPM118 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 124 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM168 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 19 gallons (71.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 121 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 195/60VR15

Dimensions

Length: 185.4 in (4709 mm)
Width: 71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase: 107.1 in (2720 mm)
Ground Clearance: 7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume: 15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2601 lbs (1180 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3605 lbs (1635 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 219 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2165 cm3 (132 ci)
Power: 90.5 KW @ 5250 RPM123 HP @ 5250 RPM121 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque: 134 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM181 Nm @ 2750 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 19 gallons (71.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 121 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/70HR14

Dimensions

Length: 185.4 in (4709 mm)
Width: 71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase: 107.1 in (2720 mm)
Ground Clearance: 7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume: 15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2612 lbs (1185 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3571 lbs (1620 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2664 cm3 (163 ci)
Power: 106 KW @ 5500 RPM144 HP @ 5500 RPM142 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 159 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM215 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 19 gallons (71.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 122 mph (196 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/60VR15

Dimensions

Length: 185.4 in (4709 mm)
Width: 71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase: 107.1 in (2720 mm)
Ground Clearance: 7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume: 15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2822 lbs (1280 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3792 lbs (1720 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 16.2 mpg US (14.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 257 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2849 cm3 (174 ci)
Power: 110.3 KW @ 5400 RPM150 HP @ 5400 RPM148 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque: 166 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM225 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 19 gallons (71.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 129.2 mph (208 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/60VR15

Dimensions

Length: 185.4 in (4709 mm)
Width: 71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase: 107.1 in (2720 mm)
Ground Clearance: 7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume: 15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2874.8 lbs (1304 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3880.1 lbs (1760 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 16.2 mpg US (14.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 247.5 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2458 cm3 (150 ci)
Power: 134 KW @ 5500 RPM182 HP @ 5500 RPM180 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 207 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM280 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 19 gallons (71.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/60VR15

Dimensions

Length: 185.4 in (4709 mm)
Width: 71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase: 107.1 in (2720 mm)
Ground Clearance: 7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume: 15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2921 lbs (1325 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3891 lbs (1765 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 18.2 mpg US (12.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 226.1 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2458 cm3 (150 ci)
Power: 151 KW @ 5500 RPM205 HP @ 5500 RPM202 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 214 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM290 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 19 gallons (71.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 144.8 mph (233 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/60VR15

Dimensions

Length: 185.4 in (4709 mm)
Width: 71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase: 107.1 in (2720 mm)
Ground Clearance: 7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume: 15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3108.5 lbs (1410 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4067.5 lbs (1845 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 252.3 g/km

Length4,709 mm

Width1,811 mm

Height1,420 mm

Wheelbase2,720 – 2,741 mm

Curb weight1,147 – 1,410 kg

Torque127 – 290 Nm

Ranges across all 9 variants of this generation.