Compare: Vauxhall Magnum 1973 Sedan 78 Hp

General information

Brand

Vauxhall

Model

Magnum

Generation

Magnum

Modification (Engine)

1800 (78 Hp)

Start of production

1973

End of production

1977

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

2-4

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

12.4 kg/Hp, 80.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.4 kg/Nm, 135.2 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

78 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Power per litre

44.3 Hp/l

Torque

131 Nm @ 3000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine displacement

1759 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

85.73 mm

Piston Stroke

76.2 mm

Compression ratio

8.5

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHC

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

969/987 kg

Fuel tank capacity

54 l

Dimensions

Length

4153 mm

Width

1643 mm

Height

1331 mm

Wheelbase

2461 mm

Front track

1321 mm

Rear (Back) track

1308 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

144 mm

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion