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1978

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

Lancia Gamma Coupe

2 variants 117 – 141 hp

Power117 – 141 hp

0–100 km/h—

Top speed185 – 193 km/h

Torque172 – 209 Nm

Engine2.0 – 2.5 L4 cyl

Fuel economy—

Weight1,270 – 1,290 kg

BMW 6 Series Coupe

1 variant 185 hp

0–100 km/h—

Top speed211 km/h

Engine3.0 L6 cyl

Fuel economy—

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

De Tomaso Pantera

1 variant 330 hp

0–100 km/h5.5 s

Top speed256 km/h

Engine5.8 L8 cyl

Fuel economy17.5 L/100 km

Puma GTE

0–100 km/h—

Fuel economy—

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—

Saab 900 C Turbo

0–100 km/h—

Fuel economy—

Fiat Bravo

1995 – 2001 Italy

Fiat Bravo

Body styleNot specified

Production1995 – 2001

Variants11

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Key specifications (range)

Power65 – 154 hp

0–100 km/h8.0 – 17.3 s

Top speed154 – 213 km/h

Fuel economy5.4 – 10.3 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

Similar cars

Plymouth BREEZE1995 – 2000 up to152 hp

Honda Shuttle1995 – 1998 up to150 hp

SEAT Toledo1995 – 1999 up to150 hp

MG F/ TF1995 – 2001 up to160 hp

Alfa Romeo 1461995 – 2000 up to144 hp

Chevrolet Cavalier1995 – 2000 up to141 hp

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.9L D 5MT RWD (65 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	65 hp	17.3 s	154	5-speed manual
1.9L TD 5MT RWD (75 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	75 hp	15.1 s	165	5-speed manual
1.4L 5MT RWD (80 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	80 hp	13.8 s	171	5-speed manual
1.2L 5MT RWD (82 HP) 1.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	82 hp	12.5 s	173	5-speed manual
1.9L Tds 5MT RWD (101 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	101 hp	10.8 s	182	5-speed manual
1.6L 4AT RWD (103 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	103 hp	12.0 s	183	4-speed automatic
1.6L 5MT RWD (103 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	103 hp	10.8 s	184	5-speed manual
1.9L JTD 5MT RWD (105 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	105 hp	10.4 s	187	5-speed manual
1.8L 5MT RWD (113 HP) 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	113 hp	10.0 s	193	5-speed manual
2.0L 5MT RWD (147 HP) 2.0 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	154 hp	8.0 s	213	5-speed manual
2.0L 5MT RWD (154 HP) 2.0 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	154 hp	8.0 s	209	5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1929 cm3 (118 ci)
Power: 47.8 KW @ 4600 RPM65 HP @ 4600 RPM64 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque: 88 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM119 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 96 mph (154 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 17.3 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/65 R 14

Dimensions

Length: 158.5 in (4026 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.2 cuFT (289 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2425 lbs (1100 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3527 lbs (1600 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1910 cm3 (117 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 4200 RPM75 HP @ 4200 RPM74 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 108 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM147 Nm @ 2750 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 102.5 mph (165 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 15.1 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/65 R 14

Dimensions

Length: 158.5 in (4026 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.2 cuFT (289 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2524.7 lbs (1145 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3461.8 lbs (1570 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 168 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1370 cm3 (84 ci)
Power: 58.8 KW @ 6000 RPM80 HP @ 6000 RPM79 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 83 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM112 Nm @ 2750 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 106 mph (171 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.8 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/65 R 14

Dimensions

Length: 158.5 in (4026 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.2 cuFT (289 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2227 lbs (1010 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3329 lbs (1510 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Combined: 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1242 cm3 (76 ci)
Power: 60 KW @ 5500 RPM82 HP @ 5500 RPM80 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 83 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM113 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 107.5 mph (173 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.5 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/65 R 14

Dimensions

Length: 158.5 in (4026 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.2 cuFT (289 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2227.1 lbs (1010 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3329.6 lbs (1510 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 162 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1910 cm3 (117 ci)
Power: 74.3 KW @ 4200 RPM101 HP @ 4200 RPM100 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 148 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM200 Nm @ 2250 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 113 mph (182 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.8 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/65 R 14

Dimensions

Length: 158.5 in (4026 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.2 cuFT (289 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2546 lbs (1155 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3649 lbs (1655 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1581 cm3 (96 ci)
Power: 76 KW @ 6000 RPM103 HP @ 6000 RPM102 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 106 lb-ft @ 4750 RPM144 Nm @ 4750 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 114 mph (183 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/65 R 14

Dimensions

Length: 158.5 in (4026 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.2 cuFT (289 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2403 lbs (1090 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3505 lbs (1590 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1581 cm3 (96 ci)
Power: 76 KW @ 6000 RPM103 HP @ 6000 RPM102 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 106 lb-ft @ 4750 RPM144 Nm @ 4750 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 114.3 mph (184 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.8 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/65 R 14

Dimensions

Length: 158.5 in (4026 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.2 cuFT (289 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2315.2 lbs (1050 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3417.8 lbs (1550 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Combined: 28.6 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 195 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1910 cm3 (117 ci)
Power: 77 KW @ 4000 RPM105 HP @ 4000 RPM103 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 148 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM200 Nm @ 1500 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 116.2 mph (187 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.4 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/65 R 15

Dimensions

Length: 158.5 in (4026 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.2 cuFT (289 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2579.8 lbs (1170 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3704.4 lbs (1680 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 43.5 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 144 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1747 cm3 (107 ci)
Power: 83 KW @ 5800 RPM113 HP @ 5800 RPM111 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque: 114 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM154 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 119.9 mph (193 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 195/50 R 15

Dimensions

Length: 158.5 in (4026 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.2 cuFT (289 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2425.5 lbs (1100 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3528 lbs (1600 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 198 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L5
Displacement: 1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 113 KW @ 6500 RPM154 HP @ 6500 RPM152 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque: 137 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM186 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 132.4 mph (213 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 195/55 R 15

Dimensions

Length: 158.5 in (4026 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.2 cuFT (289 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2624 lbs (1190 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3726.5 lbs (1690 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 224 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L5
Displacement: 1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 113.3 KW @ 6700 RPM154 HP @ 6700 RPM152 BHP @ 6700 RPM
Torque: 137 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM186 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 195/55 R 15

Dimensions

Length: 158.5 in (4026 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.2 cuFT (289 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2568 lbs (1165 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3726 lbs (1690 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 224 g/km

Length4,026 mm

Width1,740 mm

Height1,420 mm

Wheelbase2,540 mm

Curb weight1,010 – 1,190 kg

Torque112 – 200 Nm

Ranges across all 11 variants of this generation.