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2004 Daihatsu Copen review. Image by Shane O' Donoghue.

2004 Daihatsu Copen review
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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 106
0-62 mph (seconds): 11.7

Urban mpg: 35.8
Extra urban mpg: 50.4
Combined mpg: 44.1
CO2 (g/km): 151


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 3440
Height (mm): 1245
Width (mm): 1475
Wheelbase (mm): 2225
Front track (mm): 1300
Rear track (mm): 1290
Gross weight (kg): 1040
Kerb weight (kg): 823
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 40


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Four cylinder petrol, in line, transversely mounted in front. Alloy head, iron block. Turbocharger with intercooler.

Cubic capacity (cc): 659
Compression ratio: 8.20:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 61.00 x 56.40
Valve gear: Double overhead camshafts with four valves per cylinder.
Max. power (bhp): 67 at 6000 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 74 at 3200 rpm

Transmission: Five speed manual, front wheel drive. Mechanical clutch with single dry plate and diaphragm spring.

Gear ratios:
1st: 3.182:1
2nd: 1.842:1
3rd: 1.250:1
4th: 0.917:1
5th: 0.707:1
Reverse: 3.143:1
Final drive: 5.545:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Independent, MacPherson struts and coil springs, anti-roll bar, gas/oil dampers.

Rear: Semi-independent, torsion beam axle, trailing arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar, gas/oil dampers.

Steering: Power assisted rack and pinion. 2.9 turns lock-to-lock.

Turning circle diameter (m): 9.20

Brakes: Servo-assisted 246mm front discs anf 180mm rear drums. Four sensor, four-channel anti-lock brakes with EBD.

Wheels: 15 x 4.5 inch six spoke alloys.

Tyres: 165/50 R15.







 

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