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Horizon Versions

- 1.1 (1979)- 1.3 (1979)- 1.3 (1982)- 1.5 (1979)- 1.6 (1982)- 1.9 D (1982)

Talbot Horizon 1.5 Specs

(1979 - 1985) - Technical Specifications for Years 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

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With a fuel consumption of 6.6 litres/100km - 43 mpg UK - 36 mpg US (Average), 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 16.0 seconds, a maximum top speed of 94 mph (151 km/h), a curb weight of 2092 lbs (949 kgs), the Horizon 1.5 has a naturally-aspirated Inline 4 cylinder engine, Petrol motor.
This engine produces a maximum power of 65 PS (64 bhp - 48 kW) at 5200 rpm and a maximum torque of 117 Nm (86 lb.ft) at 2400 rpm. The power is transmitted to the road by the front wheel drive (FWD) with a 5 speed Manual gearbox.
On the topic of chassis details responsible for road holding, handling behavior and ride comfort, the Horizon has Independent, McPherson, coil springs, anti-roll bar front suspension and Coil springs, anti-roll bar rear suspension. Stock tire sizes are 145 / - on 13 inch rims at the front, and 145 / - on 13 inch rims at the rear. For stopping power, the Horizon 1.5 braking system includes Discs at the front and Drums at the rear.
The Horizon model is a car manufactured by Talbot, sold new from year 1979 until 1985, and available after that as a used car.

Talbot Horizon 1.5 Body, Model and Production details

Body :	-


Talbot Horizon 1.5 Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	Inline 4

Engine Code :	-

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	Carburetor

Engine Alignment :	Transverse

Engine size - Displacement - Engine capacity :	88 cu-in / 1442 cm3

Bore x Stroke :	- x - inches 76,7 x 78,0 mm

Number of valves :	8 Valves

Aspiration :	N/A

Compression Ratio :	9.5

Maximum power - Output - Horsepower :	64 HP / 65 PS / 48 kW @ 5200 rpm

Maximum torque :	86 lb-ft / 117 Nm @ 2400 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	FWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	5 speed Manual


Talbot Horizon 1.5 Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined:	36 MPG 6.6 L/100 Km 43 MPG UK

Range :	423 miles / 681 Km

Fuel Tank Capacity :	11.9 gallons 45 L 9.9 UK gallons

CO2 emissions :	157 g/Km (estimate)

Talbot Horizon 1.5 Performance

Top Speed :	94 Mph / 151 Km/h

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	16.0 s

Talbot Horizon 1.5 Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	99.21 inches / 252.0 cm

Length :	155.91 inches / 396.0 cm

Width :	66.14 inches / 168.0 cm

Height :	- inches / - cm

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Curb Weight :	2092 lbs / 949 Kg

Weight-Power Output Ratio :	14.6 kg/hp

Trunk / Boot capacity :	from 11.1 cu-ft / 313 L


Talbot Horizon 1.5 Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Discs (- inches / - mm)

Rear Brakes - Dics dimensions :	Drums (- inches / - mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	145/- R13

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	145/- R13

Front Suspension :	Independent, McPherson, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Rear Suspension :	Coil springs, anti-roll bar

What engine is in Talbot Horizon 1.5?
The Talbot Horizon 1.5 has a Inline 4, Petrol engine with 1442 cm3 / 88 cu-in capacity.

How many horsepower (hp) does a 1979 Talbot Horizon 1.5 have?
The 1979 Talbot Horizon 1.5 has 65 PS / 64 bhp / 48 kW.

How much does a Talbot Horizon 1.5 weighs?
The Talbot Horizon 1.5 weighs 949 Kg / 2092 lbs.

What is the top speed of a Talbot Horizon 1.5?
The Talbot Horizon 1.5 top speed is 151 Km/h / 94 mph.

Is Talbot Horizon 1.5 All Wheel Drive (AWD)?
No, the Talbot Horizon 1.5 is not All Wheel Drive (AWD). It's Front Wheel Drive (FWD).