2nd or 1st?
jdrumstik
08-02-2004, 07:42 PM
U hear a lot about 5th and 4th gen ludes, and a little about 3rd gen. so let me ask, whats a 1st and 2nd gen lude?
AcesHigh
08-02-2004, 07:59 PM
You should be able to find some pictures doing a quick search on google.
Pulled from the FAQ:
1st Generation
Year '79-'82
Model N/A
ENGINE
Type Inline 4
Displacement 1751 cc
Horsepower@rpm (SAE net) MT / AT 72@4500 / 68@4500
Torque (lb.ft.) MT / AT 94@3000 / 94@2500
Compression Ratio 8.0:1
Valve Train SOHC 12-Valve
Fuel Induction System Venturi Carburetor
Ignition System Electronic
EPA Estimate (manual) ??
EPA Estimate (automatic) ??
DRIVE TRAIN
Type Front-Wheel Drive
Manual Transmission 5 Speed
Automatic Transmission 3 Speed
Final Drive Ratio (MT / AT) 3.875 / 4.214
BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS
Body Type Unit Body
Suspension (front/rear) 4-Wheel Independent w/ MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear) NA/NA
Steering Type Power-Assisted Rack and Pinion
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock 3.26
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) 33.5
Brakes Power-Assisted Front Disc / Rear Drum
Wheels 13" Steel
Tires 175 / 70 SR 13
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase (in.) 91.3
Length (in.) 161.4
Width (in.) 64.4
Height (in.) 51.0
Track (in., front / rear) 55.1 / 55.5
Ground Clearance (in.) 6.7
Curb Weight (lbs.) MT / AT 2130 / 2146
Coefficient of Drag (Cd) ??
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Headroom (in., front/rear) ??
Legroom (in., front/rear) ??
Shoulder Room (in., front/rear) ??
Hiproom (in., front/rear) ??
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) ??
Interior Volume (cu. ft.) ??
CAPACITIES
Engine Oil with Filter (qt.) 4.2
Fuel (gal.) 13.2
Cooling System (qt.) 6.4
2nd Generation
Year '83-'87
Model S Si
ENGINE
Type Inline 4
Displacement 1829 cc 1955 cc
Horsepower@rpm (SAE net) 100@5500 110@5500
Torque (lb.ft.) 107@4000 114@4500
Compression Ratio ?? ??
Valve Train SOHC 12-Valve
Fuel Induction System Venturi Carburetor PGM-FI
Ignition System Electronic
EPA Estimate (manual) 24/32 25/30
EPA Estimate (automatic) 23/30 23/29
DRIVE TRAIN
Type Front-Wheel Drive
Manual Transmission 5-Speed
Automatic Transmission 4-Speed w/Lock-Up
Final Drive Ratio (MT/AT) ??
BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS
Body Type Unit Body
Suspension (front/rear) Upper Wishbone, Lower Control Arm/MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear) ?? yes/yes ??
Steering Type Variable-Assist Power Rack-and-Pinion
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock ??
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) 34.1
Brakes 4-Wheel Power-Assisted Disc
Wheels Steel Alloy
Tires ??
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase (in.) 96.5
Length (in.) 169.1 172.0
Width (in.) 66.9
Height (in.) 48.6
Track (in., front/rear) 57.9/57.9
Curb Weight (lbs.) (1984)2266/(others)2293 2379
Ground Clearance (in.) ?? ??
Coefficient of Drag (Cd) ??
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Headroom (in., front/rear) 37.3/33.9
Legroom (in., front/rear) 43.2/26.1
Shoulder Room (in., front/rear) 54.5/51.9
Hiproom (in., front/rear) 49.7/47.6
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 9.1
Interior Volume (cu. ft.) ??
CAPACITIES
Engine Oil with Filter (qt.) ??
Fuel (gal.) 15.8
Cooling System (qt.) ??
Pulled from the FAQ:
1st Generation
Year '79-'82
Model N/A
ENGINE
Type Inline 4
Displacement 1751 cc
Horsepower@rpm (SAE net) MT / AT 72@4500 / 68@4500
Torque (lb.ft.) MT / AT 94@3000 / 94@2500
Compression Ratio 8.0:1
Valve Train SOHC 12-Valve
Fuel Induction System Venturi Carburetor
Ignition System Electronic
EPA Estimate (manual) ??
EPA Estimate (automatic) ??
DRIVE TRAIN
Type Front-Wheel Drive
Manual Transmission 5 Speed
Automatic Transmission 3 Speed
Final Drive Ratio (MT / AT) 3.875 / 4.214
BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS
Body Type Unit Body
Suspension (front/rear) 4-Wheel Independent w/ MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear) NA/NA
Steering Type Power-Assisted Rack and Pinion
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock 3.26
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) 33.5
Brakes Power-Assisted Front Disc / Rear Drum
Wheels 13" Steel
Tires 175 / 70 SR 13
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase (in.) 91.3
Length (in.) 161.4
Width (in.) 64.4
Height (in.) 51.0
Track (in., front / rear) 55.1 / 55.5
Ground Clearance (in.) 6.7
Curb Weight (lbs.) MT / AT 2130 / 2146
Coefficient of Drag (Cd) ??
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Headroom (in., front/rear) ??
Legroom (in., front/rear) ??
Shoulder Room (in., front/rear) ??
Hiproom (in., front/rear) ??
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) ??
Interior Volume (cu. ft.) ??
CAPACITIES
Engine Oil with Filter (qt.) 4.2
Fuel (gal.) 13.2
Cooling System (qt.) 6.4
2nd Generation
Year '83-'87
Model S Si
ENGINE
Type Inline 4
Displacement 1829 cc 1955 cc
Horsepower@rpm (SAE net) 100@5500 110@5500
Torque (lb.ft.) 107@4000 114@4500
Compression Ratio ?? ??
Valve Train SOHC 12-Valve
Fuel Induction System Venturi Carburetor PGM-FI
Ignition System Electronic
EPA Estimate (manual) 24/32 25/30
EPA Estimate (automatic) 23/30 23/29
DRIVE TRAIN
Type Front-Wheel Drive
Manual Transmission 5-Speed
Automatic Transmission 4-Speed w/Lock-Up
Final Drive Ratio (MT/AT) ??
BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS
Body Type Unit Body
Suspension (front/rear) Upper Wishbone, Lower Control Arm/MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear) ?? yes/yes ??
Steering Type Variable-Assist Power Rack-and-Pinion
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock ??
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) 34.1
Brakes 4-Wheel Power-Assisted Disc
Wheels Steel Alloy
Tires ??
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase (in.) 96.5
Length (in.) 169.1 172.0
Width (in.) 66.9
Height (in.) 48.6
Track (in., front/rear) 57.9/57.9
Curb Weight (lbs.) (1984)2266/(others)2293 2379
Ground Clearance (in.) ?? ??
Coefficient of Drag (Cd) ??
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Headroom (in., front/rear) 37.3/33.9
Legroom (in., front/rear) 43.2/26.1
Shoulder Room (in., front/rear) 54.5/51.9
Hiproom (in., front/rear) 49.7/47.6
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 9.1
Interior Volume (cu. ft.) ??
CAPACITIES
Engine Oil with Filter (qt.) ??
Fuel (gal.) 15.8
Cooling System (qt.) ??
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