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TriumphTriumph Dolomite 1500 HL (72 Hp)1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Triumph Dolomite 1500 HL (72 Hp) /Sedan 1977 - 1981/
What is the body type of Triumph Dolomite?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the power output of Triumph Dolomite Sedan 1977 1500 HL (72 Hp)?
72 Hp, 111 Nm
82 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Triumph Dolomite Sedan 1977 1500 HL (72 Hp)?
1.5 l
1493 cm3
91.11 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1977 Triumph 1500 HL (72 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Triumph Dolomite Sedan 1977 1500 HL (72 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1977 Triumph Dolomite Sedan?
4122 mm
162.28 in.
What is the width of 1977 Triumph Dolomite Sedan?
1588 mm
62.52 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1977 Triumph Dolomite 1500 HL (72 Hp)?
956 kg
2108 lbs.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1977 Triumph Dolomite 1500 HL (72 Hp)?
4, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
1500 HL (72 Hp)
Start of production
1977
End of production
1981
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
10.6 l/100 km 22.2 US mpg
26.6 UK mpg
9.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
6.1 l/100 km 38.6 US mpg
46.3 UK mpg
16.4 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio
13.3 kg/Hp, 75.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
8.6 kg/Nm, 116.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
72 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
48.2 Hp/l
Torque
111 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 82 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1493 cm3 91.11 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
73.7 mm 2.9 in.
Piston Stroke
87.5 mm 3.44 in.
Compression ratio
9:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine oil capacity
4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
4.8 l 5.07 US qt | 4.22 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
956 kg 2108 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity
57 l 15.06 US gal | 12.54 UK gal
Max. roof load
50 kg 110 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
762 kg 1680 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4122 mm 162.28 in.
Width
1588 mm 62.52 in.
Height
1372 mm 54.02 in.
Wheelbase
1454 mm 57.24 in.
Front track
1352 mm 53.23 in.
Rear (Back) track
1267 mm 49.88 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
9.3 m 30.51 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Independent coil spring
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Disc, 222 mm
Rear brakes
Drum, 204 mm
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion