Dimensions and Weights
Note: All figures are approximate, and may vary according to model. Refer to manufacturer’s data for exact figures.
Dimensions
Overall length:
Pre-1986 models:
Saloon and Cabriolet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4068
mm
Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . .4131 mm
Van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . .4129 mm
1986 models onwards:
Saloon (except XR3i and RS Turbo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4049 mm
Cabriolet, XR3i and RS Turbo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4061 mm
Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . .4107 mm
Van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . .4181 mm
Overall width:
Pre-1986 models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1640 to 1656
mm
1986 models onwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1743 mm
Overall height:
Pre-1986 models:
Saloon, Estate and Cabriolet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1389 to 1400 mm
Van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . .1568 mm
1986 models onwards:
Saloon, XR3i, RS Turbo and Cabriolet . . . . . . . .1349 to 1371 mm
Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . .1389 mm
Van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . .1594 mm
Wheelbase:
Saloon, Estate and Cabriolet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2402
mm
Van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .2501 mm
Front track:
Pre-1986 models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1390 to 1400
mm
1986 models onwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1404 to 1423 mm
Rear track:
Pre-1986 models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1384 to 1423
mm
1986 models onwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1384 to 1439 mm
Weights
Nominal kerb weight:
1.1 litre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. .855 to 905 kg
1.3 litre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. .870 to 915 kg
1.4 litre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. .875 to 930 kg
1.6 litre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. .885 to 995 kg
Maximum trailer weight:
1.1 litre models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .245 kg
All other models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . .408 kg
Van payloads:
35 Van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .491 kg
55 Van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .772 kg
Maximum roof rack load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . .75 kg
See also:
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Contact breaker ignition system
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1 Disconnect the leads from the spark plugs,
spring back the retaining clips and lift off the
distributor cap.
2 Disconnect the LT lead at the ...
Fuel pressure regulator - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1 before
proceeding.
2.0 litre SOHC models
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Slowly loosen the fuel feed union to relieve
the pressure in the ...
Windscreen wiper motor and linkage - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Remove the wiper arms and blades as
described in Section 17.
2 Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
3 Remove the nut covers, the fixing nuts,
washers and spacers from the pivot sha ...
