Re: coupe gt questions

[ti@bazooka.amb.org (Ti Kan)]

Linus D. Toy writes:
> can anyone provide me with "history" and details on the coupe and coupe gt
> models sold in the US?

This is all from memory, so there may be some errors...

> for example, by MY, what were:
> - designation change (when from coupe to coupe gt)

The GT designation was added for MY 1984, when the manual transmission
gear ratios are shortened and a throatier exhaust added.

> - interior changes?  did they parallel the 4000 series cars?

Yes, the new-style dashboard and console was introduced MY 1985,
just like the 4000.

> - engine displacements? ratings.

1981-1984:	2.1L	100hp
1985-1987:	2.2L	110hp
some 1987:	2.3L	130hp

> i recall something about their exhaust
> manifold being more restrictive than the 4kcsq cars, so a slighlty lower
> output for essentially the same motor.

This is probably true, as the 4000Q have all been 115hp.

> - solid/hydraulic lifters?

Hydraulic as of MY 1984.

> - fuse box style?

1981-1982:	underdash, early-style ceramic fuses.
1983-1987:	underhood in plenum area, blade-style fuses.

> - wheels, tires (styles, sizes)

1981-1983:	14x6 alloy complex design with oblong holes
1984-1987:	14x6 alloy Ronal R8

> - significant options

Earlier coupes have removable sunroof that stores in the trunk
(if so equipped), latter cars have tilt/slide.  I think the
switchover MY is 1984, but not sure.

Hope this helps.

-Ti
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