FSO Polonez Caro

1991 – 2002 Poland

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FSO built the Polonez Caro for 11 years, from 1991 to 2002. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 69 to 103 hp. Every version has a manual gearbox.

Body styleNot specified

Production1991 – 2002

Variants4

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Key specifications (range)

Power69 – 103 hp

0–100 km/h12.8 – 19.7 s

Top speed140 – 159 km/h

Fuel economy6.6 – 8.5 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.9L D 5MT (69 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Diesel	69 hp	19.7 s	140	5-Speed manual
1.5L 5MT (75 HP) 1.5 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	17.1 s	150	5-Speed manual
1.6L 5MT (77 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	77 hp	17.1 s	150	5-Speed manual
1.4L 5MT (103 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	103 hp	12.8 s	159	5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1905 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 51 KW @ 4600 RPM69 HP @ 4600 RPM68 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque: 89 lb-ft @ 8000 RPM120 Nm @ 8000 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 87 mph (140 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 19.7 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70 R13

Dimensions

Length: 170.1 in (4321 mm)
Width: 65 in (1651 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.1/53.1 in (1,374/1,349 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.8 in (2510 mm)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1481 cm3 (90 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 5200 RPM75 HP @ 5200 RPM74 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque: 84 lb-ft @ 2900 RPM114 Nm @ 2900 RPM
Fuel System: Electronic Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 93 mph (150 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 17.1 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70 R13

Dimensions

Length: 170.1 in (4321 mm)
Width: 65 in (1651 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.1/53.1 in (1,374/1,349 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.8 in (2510 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2450 lbs (1111 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 28.6 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Power: 57 KW @ 5000 RPM77 HP @ 5000 RPM76 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 91 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM123 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Electronic Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 93 mph (150 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 17.1 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70 R13

Dimensions

Length: 170.1 in (4321 mm)
Width: 65 in (1651 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.1/53.1 in (1,374/1,349 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.8 in (2510 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2461 lbs (1116 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 28.6 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1396 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 76 KW @ 6000 RPM103 HP @ 6000 RPM102 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 95 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM129 Nm @ 5000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 99 mph (159 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.8 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70 R13

Dimensions

Length: 170.1 in (4321 mm)
Width: 65 in (1651 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.1/53.1 in (1,374/1,349 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.8 in (2510 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2461 lbs (1116 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 27.6 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)

Length4,321 mm

Width1,651 mm

Height1,420 mm

Wheelbase2,510 mm

Curb weight1,111 – 1,116 kg

Torque114 – 129 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.

1991 – 2002 Polonez Caro
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