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Checker Marathon De Luxe

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 94.90 mm x 88.30 mm 3.74 in x 3.48 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 5 litre 4998 cc (304.997 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.40:1
Fuel system 1 Ro carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 165 km/h (103 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 78.72 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 834.7 kPa (121.1 psi)
Specific torque 66.43 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.07
Unitary capacity 624.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3280 mm
wheelbase 129.1 in
Length (milimeters) 5429 mm
Length (inches) 213.7 in
Width (milimeters) 1930 mm
Width (inches) 76 in
Height (milimeters) 1590 mm
Height (inches) 62.6 in
L:W ratio 1.66
Ground clearance (milimeters) 190 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1842 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4061 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 82 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 18 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 21.7 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball VPAs
Turns lock-to-lock 3.460
Turning circle 13.20 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.72

General information

RAC rating 44.7
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1979 Checker Marathon De Luxe PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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