1978 Citroen GSpecial Specifications

Specifications: 1978 Citroen GSpecial

Specifications: 1978 Citroen GSpecial

General Vehicle Specifications

Manufacturer:

Country of Origin:

France

Designer:

n/a

Years of Manufacture:

1978

Date of Introduction:

n/a

Number Built:

n/a

Price at Introduction:

n/a

Models

n/a

To Identify:

n/a

RAC Rating:

13.6

Body

Body Type:

No. of Doors:

4

Front Track:

1380 mm, 54.3 in

Rear Track:

1330 mm, 52.4 in

Dimensions and Weight

Total Length:

4120 mm, 162.2 in

Total Width:

1610 mm, 63.4 in

Height at Kerb Weight:

1350 mm, 53.1 in

Wheelbase:

2550 mm, 100.4 in

Length Wheelbase Ratio:

1.62

Ground Clearance:

155 mm, 6.1 in

Kerb Weight:

925 Kg, 2039 Lb

Weight Distribution (Front):

n/a

Engine

Capacity:

1.1 Litre, 1129cc (68.896 cu in)

Type:

4 Cylinder, Single Overhead Camshaft, 2 Valves Per Cylinder, 8 Valves in Total

Configuration:

Front, Transverse

Sump:

Wet Sump

Fuel System:

1 Solex 28 CIC Carburettor

Head:

n/a

Bore & Stroke:

74.00 mm × 65.60 mm, 2.91 in × 2.58 in

Bore/stroke Ratio:

1.13

Power:

55.8 PS (55 bhp) (41 kW) @ 5750 rpm

Specific Output :

48.7 bhp per litre, 0.8 bhp per cubic inch

Torque:

79.0 Nm (58 ft·lb) (8.1 kgm) @ 3500 rpm

Specific Torque:

69.97 Nm/litre

Bmep:

879.3 kPa (127.5 psi)

Compression Ratio:

9.00:1

Fuel Capacity:

43 Litres, 9.5 UK Gal, 11.4 US Gal

Unitary Capacity:

282.25cc per cylinder

Coolant:

Air

Intercooler:

n/a

Aspiration:

Normal

Compressor Type:

n/a

Ignition and Electrical:

n/a

Exhaust:

n/a

Catalytic Converter:

No

Main Bearings:

3

Transmission / Gear Box

Transmission:

4 Speed Manual Transmission

Manual, 4 speed floor mounted:

n/a

Automatic, 3 speed floor mounted T-Bar:

n/a

Final drive ratio:

4.13

Drive:

Front Wheel Drive

Performance

0-50 mph (80 km/h):

n/a

0-60 mph (100 km/h):

17.50 s

0-100 mph (161 km/h):

n/a

Standing ¼ mile:

38.50 s

Standing Km:

n/a

Top speed:

149 Km/h (93 mph)

Fuel Consumption:

n/a

CO2 Emissions:

n/a

Power-to-weight:

59.46 bhp/ton

Steering and Brakes

Brake Type:

Ventilated Front Disc Brakes / Disc Rear / Servo-Assisted

Front:

270 mm

Rear:

178 mm

Park Brake:

n/a

Steering:

Rack & Pinion Steering

Turns Lock-to-Lock:

3.800

Top Gear Ratio:

1.03

Turning Circle:

n/a

Suspension, Wheels and Tyres

Front Suspension:

Independent Suspension / Wishbone

Rear Suspension:

Independent Suspension / Trailing Arm

Wheels:

Front:

4½J x 15

Rear:

4½J x 15

Tyres :

Front:

Michelin ZX 145 SR 15

Rear:

Michelin ZX 145 SR 15

Interior

Instruments:

n/a

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