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1979 - Checker - Marathon De Luxe

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1. Marathon De Luxe 1979
2. Marathon De Luxe 1979
General Information
Make Checker
Model Marathon De Luxe
Production Year 1979
Country
Designer
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 3280 mm     (129,1 in)
Front Track 1637 mm     (64,4 in)
Rear Track 1608 mm     (63,3 in)
Length 5429 mm     (213,7 in)
Width 1930 mm     (76 in)
Height 1590 mm     (62,6 in)
Ground Clearance 190 mm     (7,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,66
Weight 1842 kg     (4057,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 82 litre   (18 Imp gal ,  21,7 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 4998 cc     (305 cu in)
Bore 94,9 mm     (3,74 in)
Stroke 88,3 mm     (3,48 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,07
Unitary Capacity 624,75 cc/cylinder    (38,12 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8,4 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ro carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 145 HP     (108,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 3800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 332 N.m     (245 lb.ft ,  33,9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2400 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 271,7 N.m    (3800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 78,7 HP/ton    (58,7 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 29 HP/litre    (21,6 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 165 km/h   (102,5 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,72 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball VPAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,46
Turning Circle Diameter 13,2 m    (43,3 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Di-S
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Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)