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1970s

Seat 128

Seat 128

Manufacturer

SEAT

Production

1976 to 1980

Assembly

Spain

Body style

3-door hatchback

Engine

1,197 cc (1200)
1,438 cc (1430)

Wheelbase

2,220 mm (87 in)

Length

3,830 mm (151 in)

Width

1,560 mm (61 in)

Height

1,260 mm (50 in)

Curb weight

850 kg (1,870 lb)

 

The SEAT 128 3P is a 3-door hatchback coupé  launched in 1976 from the Spanish automaker SEAT . Fiat took over and mid- 1977 brought to market the 128p. 

History

 The design for the SEAT 128 was made in Spain by SEAT engineers. Its in-line four-cylinder engine corresponded to that of the Seat 1200/1430 Sport Coupe essentially the three-door hatchback version of the Fiat 128.

 The car had 1197 cc or 1430 cc displacement engines and made 49 kW / 67 hp or 56.5 kW / 77 hp. This was enough for 160 km / h.the car was between the simultaneously offered Seat 1200 Sport Coupe and the older Seat 124 Sport Coupe. The production of the coupe was discontinued with the Seat Ritmo .

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Seat 128 (1976-1980)

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Technical

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  •  SEAT 128 Technical data

    SEAT

    1200 Engine

    1430 Engine

    Engine: 

    4-cylinder-inline engine (four-stroke), front-mounted

    Displacement: 

    1,197 cc

    1,438 cc

    Bore x Stroke: 

    73 mm (2.9 in) x 71.5 mm (2.8 in)

    80 mm (3.1 in) x 71.5 mm (2.8 in)

    Max. Power @ rpm: 

    67 PS (49 kW; 66 hp) / 5,600

    77 PS (57 kW; 76 hp) / 5,400

    Max. Torque @ rpm: 

    90 N⋅m (66 lb⋅ft) / 3,700

    111 N⋅m (82 lb⋅ft) / 3,400

    Compression Ratio: 

    8.8:1

    9.0:1

    Fuel system: 

    1 downdraft carb. (2bbl)

    Valvetrain: 

    OHV, camshaft in block, tooth belt

    Cooling: 

    Water

    Gearbox: 

    4-speed-manual, front wheel drive

    Front suspension: 

    MacPherson struts, coil springs, hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers

    Rear suspension: 

    Double wishbones, struts, transverse leaf spring

    Brakes: 

    Front disc brakes (Ø 227 mm), rear drum brakes

    Steering: 

    Rack-and-pinion steering

    Body: 

    Steel, unibody construction

    Track front/rear: 

    1,320 mm (52.0 in) / 1,330 mm (52.4 in)

    Wheelbase: 

    2,220 mm (87.4 in)

    Length x Width x Height: 

    3,830 mm (150.8 in) x 1,560 mm (61.4 in) x 1,260 mm (49.6 in)

    Weight: 

    850 kg (1,874 lb)

    850 kg (1,874 lb)

    Top speed: 

    151.3 km/h (94 mph)

    158.4 km/h (98 mph)

    0–100 km/h (0-62 mph): 

    n.a.

    n.a.

    Fuel consumption (DIN): 

    n.a.

    n.a.

     

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