| General information |
| Brand | FSO |
| Model | Polonez |
| Generation | Polonez III |
| Modification (Engine) | 1.4 i 16V MPi (103 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1992 year |
| End of production | 2002 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 3/5 |
| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
7.3 l/100 km
32.22 US mpg38.7 UK mpg13.7 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 12 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 12 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 11.4 sec |
| Maximum speed |
158 km/h
98.18 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 10.8 kg/Hp, 92.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 8.8 kg/Nm, 113.9 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs |
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| Power | 103 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 73.7 Hp/l |
| Torque |
127 Nm @ 5000 rpm.
93.67 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine displacement |
1398 cm3
85.31 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore |
75 mm
2.95 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
79 mm
3.11 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1115 kg
2458.15 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1540 kg
3395.12 lbs. |
| Max load |
425 kg
936.96 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
300 l
10.59 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum |
1070 l
37.79 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
45 l
11.89 US gal | 9.9 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4318 mm
170 in. |
| Width |
1650 mm
64.96 in. |
| Height |
1420 mm
55.91 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2509 mm
98.78 in. |
| Front track |
1315 mm
51.77 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1292 mm
50.87 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 175/70 R13 |
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