1985-89 Impulse stats:
Vehicle Designer, Gioretto Guiugario ( Italdesign Studios 1977-78 )
Manufacturer
Isuzu Motors, Ltd., Fujisawa, Japan. ( JT model 1981-1985, JR Model 1985-1990 )
U.S Importer
American Isuzu Motors, Inc., Whitier, California ( 1983-1989 )
Body Style
4-passenger, 2-door Hatchback Coupe
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine, Rear Wheel Drive, With Limited Slip Differential.
Body/Frame
Uni-body
Price
$13,500- $16,054
Factory Options
Carpet floormats, Leather Seats, Four Speed automatic transmission: Turbo and Non Turbo
Typical Market Competition
Honda Prelude Si, Mazda MX-6 GT, Mitsubishi Cordia Turbo, Nissan 200 SX SE, Subaru XT6, Toyota Celica GT-S, Plymouth Laser RS, VW Scirocco, Nissan 300 ZX
Dimensions
Wheelbase
96.1 in / 2438 mm
Track
Front
53.3 in / 1353 mm
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Rear
53.7 in / 1384 mm
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Length
172.6 in / 4385 mm
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Width
65.2 in / 1656 mm
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Height
51.4 in / 1306 mm
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Ground Clearance
5.0 in
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Curb Weight
2780-2961 lb
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Weight Distribution
57.2/42.8
Cargo Capacity
9.3 cu ft, 16.5 cu ft
Fuel Capacity
15.1 Gal
Weight/Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Engine
Type
Inline 4, Liquid Cooled, Cast Iron Block, Cast Aluminum Head
Bore x Stroke
3.46 in x 3.23 in / 88.0 mm x 82.0 mm
Displacement
122 Ci / 1994 CC
Compression Ratio
7.9:1
Valve Gear
SOHC I-Tec=( Isuzu total engine control system ) 2 Valves Per Cylinder
Fuel/Induction System
Multipoint EFI, Water-Cooled iHi- Turbocharger with Air-To-Air Twin Mount Intercooler
Horsepower/ 140 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque/ 166 lb/ft @ 3000 RPM
Horsepower/Liter- 70.2
Maximum Engine Rev Speed
6500 RPM
Recommended Fuel
Unleaded Mid Grade
Driveline
Transmission Type
5-speed Manual
Gear Ratios
First
3.431
Second
1.963
Third
1.364
Fourth
1.000
Fifth
0.775
Axle Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
3.909
Chassis and Suspension ( Front and Rear Lotus Tuned and Engineered )
Front
Independent, unequal-length A-arms, coil springs, hydraulic tube shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Rear
Five link, live axle, 4 trailing links, trailing arm, panhard rod, coil springs, hydraulic tube shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Steering Type
Rack and pinion, power assist
Ratio
16.6:1
Turns Lock to Lock
3.07
Turning Circle
31.5 ft
Brakes
Front Type/Diameter
Vented discs, 9.84 in
Rear Type/Diameter
Vented discs, 10.47 in
Wheels and Tires
Wheel Size
14 x 6
Wheel Type/Material
Cast aluminum
Tire Size
195/60HR14 or 205/60R14
Tire Manufacturer and Model
Bridgeston Potenza RE71 or Regno
Here's pic from a sales book i bought on ebay
