1993 Impulse XS and Asuna Sunfire
General Information
Manufacturer
Isuzu Motors, Ltd., Fujisawa, Japan
Importer
American Isuzu Motors, Inc., Whitier, California
Body Style
2-door, 4-passenger, 2+2, Three Door Coupe
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine, Front Drive
Body/Frame
Uni-body
Options
Air conditioning, carpet floormats, sport package (alloy wheels, cruise control, power windows and locks, foglamps, AM/FM/Cassette radio), four speed automatic transmission
Typical Market Competition
Geo Storm GSi, Honda CRX, Suzuki Swift
Wheelbase
96.5 in / 2450 mm
Track
Front
56.3 in / 1430 mm
Rear
55.4 in / 1405 mm
Length
166.0 in / 4216 mm
Width
66.7 in / 1694 mm
Height
51.1 in / 1298 mm
Ground Clearance
5.2 in / 181 mm
Curb Weight
2480 lb
Weight Distribution
65/35
Cargo Capacity
11.0 cu ft
Fuel Capacity
12.4 gal
Weight/Power Ratio
17.7 lb/hp
Engine
Inline 4, liquid cooled, cast iron block, cast aluminum head
Bore x Stroke
3.15 in x 3.54 in / 80 mm x 90 mm
Displacement
110 ci / 1809 cc
Compression Ratio
9.7:1
Valve Gear
DOHC 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel/Induction System
Multipoint EFI
Horsepower
140 HP @ 6400 RPM
Torque
120 lb/ft @ 4600 RPM
Horsepower/Liter
77.4
Maximum Engine Speed
7000 RPM
Recommended Fuel
Unleaded Premium
Driveline
Transmission Type
5-speed Manual
Gear Ratios
First
3.909
Second
2.150
Third
1.448
Fourth
1.027
Fifth
0.829
Axle Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
4.117
Suspension Front
MacPherson struts, lower control arms, coil springs, anti-rollbar
Suspension Rear
Struts, twin lateral links, trailing links, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering
Rack and pinion, power assist
Ratio
16.0:1
Turns Lock to Lock
2.3
Turning Circle
32.2
Brakes
Front Type/Diameter
Vented discs, 9.7 in
Rear Type/Diameter
Discs, 10.1 in
Anti-Lock
Not offered
Wheel Size
15 x 6
Wheel Type/Material
Cast aluminum
Tire Size
205/50VR15
