Hyundai Pony /excel Hatchback (X-2) 1.5 (72 Hp)
Hyundai Pony:
The Hyundai Pony is a small rear-wheel-drive automobile produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai from 1975 until 1990. The Pony was South Korea's first mass-produced and exported car. It was made in two-door coupé utility, three-door liftback, four-door saloon car, and five-door liftback or estate car body styles. The Pony nameplate remained in use until 2000 on some export versions of the Hyundai Excel and Accent.
Hyundai had already ventured into car production by producing locally built versions of the Ford Cortina under licence from 1968. When the company wanted to develop their own car, they hired George Turnbull, the former managing director of Austin and Morris at British Leyland in 1974. He in turn hired five other top British car engineers, Kenneth Barnett as body designer, engineers John Simpson and Edward Chapman, John Crosthwaite as chassis engineer and Peter Slater as chief development engineer. With Turnbull's experience with the Morris Marina, engines and transmissions from Mitsubishi, platform from Mitsubishi's Lancer, some parts from the Ford Cortina they were already producing, and a hatchback body styled by Italdesign Giugiaro, they developed the Hyundai Pony....(Read more on Wikipedia)
/excel Hatchback (X-2) Overview:
Hyundai Pony (/excel Hatchback (X-2)). With 122 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11 l/100km). Weighing only 930 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 160 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Efficiency-focused engine (84 hp), ideal for city commuting.
- • Balanced fuel consumption of 7.3 L/100 km for its class.
- • Standard trunk space (415 L) suitable for daily needs.
Cons:
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(X-2: 1989 - 1995).
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| Brand: | Hyundai |
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| Model: | Pony |
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| Generation: | /excel Hatchback (X-2) |
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| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 (72 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1990 |
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| End of production: | 1995 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Hatchback |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 3/5 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 72 Hp @ 5100 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 49 Hp/l [175mm less] |
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| Torque: | 122 Nm @ 3250 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | G15B More details about the engine G15B |
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| Engine displacement: | 1468 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | OHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 3.4 l |
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| Coolant: | 5.3 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 75.5 mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 82 mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 9.4:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.6 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.5 l/100 km |
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| Maximum speed: | 160 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.9 kg/Hp, 77.4 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.6 kg/Nm, 131.2 Nm/tonne |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 930 |
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| Max. weight: | 1000 |
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| Max load: | 70 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1000 l |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 415 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4100 mm [175mm less] |
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| Width: | 1605 mm [Same width.] |
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| Height: | 1365 mm [20mm less] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2385 mm [Same wheelbase.] |
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| Front track: | 1390 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1340 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.8 m [above average] |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Tires size | 185/60 R14 |
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| Front suspension | Coil spring |
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| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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