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1979 Triumph Dolomite 1850HL

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Quick Facts

Build Start: 1979

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1979
Model Variant: Dolomite

Dimensions

Track/tread (front): 1352mm
Length: 4125mm
Height: 1372mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 57litres
Wheelbase: 2454mm
Track/tread (rear): 1267mm
Width: 1568mm
Ground clearance: 108mm
Kerb weight: 967kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Manufacturer: Triumph
Capacity: 1.9 litre (1855cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.12
Specific output(DIN): 36.2 kW/litre49.2 ps/litre, 48.5 bhp/litre0.8 bhp/cu in
Sump: wet sumped
Compression Ratio: 9:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Final Drive Ratio: 3.63
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 87 × 78mm
Specific torque(DIN): 77.09 Nm/litre, 0.93 ft·lb/cu3

Performance

Acceleration 0-100km/h: 11.5s
Power-to-weight ratio: 94.37 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum power output(DIN): 91 PS (90 bhp) (67 kW)at 5200 rpm
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 8.4s
Maximum Speed: 166km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 14.41kg/kW
maximum torque(DIN): 143 Nm (105 ft·lb) (14.6 kgm)at 3500 rpm

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 2 SU 4 carburettors

Chassis & Geomtry

Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.500
Front Suspension: I.CS.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.68
Turning Circle: 9.30 m
Rear suspension: LA.CS.

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Di/Dr-S
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 968.7kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 13x4½
Tyres Front: 155 SR 13
Wheel Size Rear: 13x4½
Tyres Rear: 155 SR 13

Other

Unitary Capacity: 463.75cc
Designer: Michelotti
RAC rating: 18.8
Number of doors: 4
Steering: rack & pinion
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total

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