1988 Fox Wagon GL

Specifications

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Body
Designer Giorgietto Giugiaro / Italdesign
Platform BX
Year 1988
Model 3-Door Wagon
Trim Level  GL
Country of Origin Brazil
Mechanical
Engine 4 - Cylinder
Engine code JN
Mount Longitudinal
Fuel system KE-Jetronic Fuel Injection (CIS-E)
Firing Order 1-3-4-2
Bore 81.0mm (3.189 in.)
Stroke 86.4mm (3.402 in.)
Displacement 1781cc (108 Cu. in.)
Compression Ratio 9.0:1
Compression Pressure
New Engine    131-174 psi
Wear Limit              102 psi
Max. Difference      45 psi
Horsepower-SAE net @ rpm 81 @ 5500 (60.4 KW)
Torque-SAE net lbs-ft @ RPM 93 @ 3250 (126.1 Nm)
Valve Train SOHC with Hydraulic Lifters
Throttle Body
Primary 36 mm (1.417 in)
Secondary 44 mm (1.732 in.)
No WOT Switch
Intake Valve Diameter 38 mm (1.496 in.)
Exhaust Valve Diameter 33 mm (1.299 in.)
Body Construction Unibody with Bolt-on Front Fenders
Front Suspension MacPherson Struts, Coil Springs, Shock Absorbers, 19mm Sway Bar
Rear Suspension Coil Springs, Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Axle
Steering Rack and Pinion
Turning Radius 31.5 Feet (9.6 m)
Front Brakes Power Assisted 9.4 inch Discs (240 mm)
Rear Brakes 7.9 inch Drums (200 mm)
Wheelbase 92.8 inches (2.36 m)
Front Track 53.1 inches (1.35 m)
Rear Track 53.9 inches (1.37 m)
Length 163.4 inches (4.15 m)
Width 63.9 inches (1.62 m)
Height 54.5 inches (1.38 m)
Ground Clearance 5.5 inches (14 cm)
Cargo Capacity 33.4 cu. ft. (974.1 L)
61.8 cu. ft. (1750 L ) with rear seat down
Fuel Capacity 12.4 US Gallons (46.9 L) 10.3 Imperial Gallons
Oil Change Capacity
3.5 L with Filter Change (3.7 US qt)
3.0 Liters without (3.2 US qt)
Transmission Fluid
1.6 L (1.7 US qt)
Coolant Capacity
With A/C 6.2L (6.6 US qt)
Without 5.8 L  (6.1 US qt)
Wheels 5J x 13
Tires 175/70SR13
Weight
Approximately 2160 lbs (979.8 kg)

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Fun with the Fox

  • Car Show
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  • Autocross
  • Xmas