TECH SPEC

Body

Three-door hatchback, pressed steel monocoque

Engine

1117cc, four cylinders, in-line, transverse, two valves per cylinder, chain-driven camshaft, cast iron block and cylinder head, Ford-Motorcraft VV carburettor, three-bearing crankshaft

Power: 50 bhp @ 5000 rpm, 61 lb.ft torque @ 2700 rpm

Gearbox

Four-speed manual, allsynchromesh (optional five-speed manual)

Suspension

Front: independent by MacPherson struts, coil springs

Rear: dead axle, trailing links, Panhard Rod, telescopic dampers

Steering

Rack-and-pinion

Brakes

Hydraulic with vacuum servo assistance Front: 221 mm solid discs Rear: 178 mm rear drums

Wheels and tyres

5Jx13 inch steel rims, 155/70SR13 radial tyres

Performance

Maximum speed: 88 mph 0-60 mph: 14.6 seconds

Price when launched

£5100

Thanks

Stephen Greatbatch