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1979 Chrysler Sunbeam
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Hatchback
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1979
Make
Chrysler
Model
Sunbeam
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
1st Generation
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.6
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
69 hp
Power (kW)
51 kW
Torque
96 Nm (71 lb-ft)
Top speed
151 km/h
(94 mph)
Displacement
1,598 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,829 mm
(150.7 in)
Width
1,603 mm
(63.1 in)
Height
1,395 mm
(54.9 in)
Wheelbase
2,413 mm
(95.0 in)
Curb weight
885 kg
(1,951 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,800 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
78.6 mm
(3.1 in)
Stroke
66.7 mm
(2.6 in)
Compression Ratio
8.8 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,316 mm
(51.8 in)
Track, Rear
1,303 mm
(51.3 in)
Turning Circle
9.6 m
Ground Clearance
165 mm
(6.5 in)
Interior
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Colour
Finish
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
480 litres
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
British Classification
Supermini
Australian Classification
Light Car
European Segment
B-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small Family Car
Shoulder Room, Front
1,334 mm
(52.5 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,306 mm
(51.4 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1,320 kg
(2,910 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
800 kg
(1,764 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
540 kg
(1,190 lb)
Cargo Capacity
435 kg
(959 lb)
Max Roof Load
50 kg
(110 lb)
Solid
Sunbeam
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Sunbeam Standard
1977–1979
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1979
Powertrain
1.6
Horsepower
69 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
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Hatchback
RWD
Gasoline
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
