1979 - Checker - Marathon

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General Information
Make Checker
Model Marathon
Production Year 1979
Country
Designer
Production Number
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 3048 mm     (120 in)
Front Track 1637 mm     (64,4 in)
Rear Track 1608 mm     (63,3 in)
Length 5201 mm     (204,8 in)
Width 1930 mm     (76 in)
Height 1590 mm     (62,6 in)
Ground Clearance 190 mm     (7,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,71
Weight 1720 kg     (3788,5 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 82 litre   (18 Imp gal ,  21,7 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 4097 cc     (250,02 cu in)
Bore 98,3 mm     (3,87 in)
Stroke 89,7 mm     (3,53 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,1
Unitary Capacity 682,83 cc/cylinder    (41,67 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 7
Compression Ratio 8,1 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ro carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 90 HP     (67,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 3600 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 237 N.m     (174,9 lb.ft ,  24,2 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 1600 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 178 N.m    (3600 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 52,3 HP/ton    (39 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 22 HP/litre    (16,4 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
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,07 : 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
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)