8/15/1999: The Impulse XS is a 2-door coupe. Handling/suspension is
tuned by Lotus.
Technical Specifications for 1991 ISUZU IMPULSE XS
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POWERTRAIN |
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Vehicle Configuration |
Front Engine, Front Drive |
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Engine Configuration |
I-4, Liquid cooled, cast iron block, aluminium head, |
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Displacement |
1588 cc (97 cu in) |
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Bore x Stroke |
80.0 mm x 79.0 mm |
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Horsepower |
130 hp @ 6800 rpm |
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Torque |
102 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm |
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Redline |
7700 rpm |
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Horsepower/liter |
81.9 |
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Weight/power ratio |
18.5 lb/hp |
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Transmission |
5-speed manual |
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Axle ratio |
3.83:1 |
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CHASSIS |
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Suspension, f/r |
Independent/Independent |
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Suspension config, f |
Macpherson strut w/ L-arm/Macpherson strut w/ multi-links |
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Brakes, f/r |
vented discs/discs, power assist |
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Steering |
Rack-and-pinion, power assist |
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Wheels |
14 x 5.5 in., aluminium |
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Tires |
P185/60HR14 Bridgestone Potenza RE88 |
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DIMENSIONS |
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Wheelbase |
96.5 in. (2450 mm) |
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Track f/r (in, mm) |
56.3/55.4, 1430/1405 |
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Overall length |
166.0 in. (4216 mm) |
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Width |
66.7 in. (1694 mm) |
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Height |
51.1 in. (1298 mm) |
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Ground clearance |
5.2 in. (181 mm) |
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Curb weight |
~2411 lb. (~1100 kg) |
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Weight distribution |
63% front, 37% rear |
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Cargo capacity |
11.0 cu. ft. |
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Fuel capacity |
10.4 gal (47 L) |
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PERFORMANCE |
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Acceleration, 0-60 |
9.1 sec (Motor Trend, Dec. '90) |
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Acceleration, 0-60 |
8.2 sec (Isuzu specs) |
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Standing quarter mile |
16.7 sec, 84 mph |
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Braking, 30-0 |
31 ft |
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Braking, 60-0 |
129 ft |
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Lateral acceleration |
0.84 g |
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EPA rating, city/highway |
31 mpg / 43 mpg |
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Base price |
$11,999 US |
The pics are obviously not my own Impulse, which is blue. It will be
up when i eventually have a scanner.
Isuzu Resources: Isuzuweb