Air conditioning, carpet floormats, sport package (alloy wheels, cruise
control, power windows and locks, foglamps, AM/FM/Cassette radio),
four speed automatic transmission
Typical Market Competition
Geo Storm GSi, Honda CRX, Suzuki Swift
Dimensions
Wheelbase
96.5 in / 2450 mm
Track
Front
56.3 in / 1430 mm
Rear
55.4 in / 1405 mm
Length
166.0 in / 4216 mm
Width
66.7 in / 1694 mm
Height
51.1 in / 1298 mm
Ground Clearance
5.2 in / 181 mm
Curb Weight
2411 lb
Weight Distribution
63/37
Cargo Capacity
11.0 cu ft
Fuel Capacity
12.4 gal
Weight/Power Ratio
18.5 lb/hp
Engine
Type
Inline 4, liquid cooled, cast iron block, cast aluminum head
Bore x Stroke
3.15 in x 3.11 in / 80.0 mm x 79.0 mm
Displacement
97 ci / 1588 cc
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
Valve Gear
DOHC 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel/Induction System
Multipoint EFI
Horsepower
130 HP @ 6800 RPM
Torque
102 lb/ft @ 4600 RPM
Horsepower/Liter
81.9
Maximum Engine Speed
7700 RPM
Recommended Fuel
Unleaded Regular
Driveline
Transmission Type
5-speed Manual
Gear Ratios
First
3.909
Second
2.150
Third
1.448
Fourth
1.027
Fifth
0.829
Axle Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
4.117
Chassis
Suspension
Front
MacPherson struts, lower control arms, coil springs, anti-rollbar
Rear
Struts, twin lateral links, trailing links, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering
Type
Rack and pinion, power assist
Ratio
16.0:1
Turns Lock to Lock
3.0
Turning Circle
32.2
Brakes
Front Type/Diameter
Vented discs, 9.7 in
Rear Type/Diameter
Discs, 10.1 in
Anti-Lock
Not offered
Wheels and Tires
Wheel Size
14 x 5.5
Wheel Type/Material
Cast aluminum
Tire Size
185/60HR14
Tire Manufacturer and Model
Bridgeston Potenza RE88
1991-92 Impulse RS
General Information
Manufacturer
Isuzu Motors, Ltd., Fujisawa, Japan
Importer
American Isuzu Motors, Inc., Whitier, California
Body Style
2-door, 4-passenger, 2+2, Three Door Coupe
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine, All Wheel Drive
Body/Frame
Uni-body
Price
$14,500-15,579
Options
Carpet floormats
Typical Market Competition
Dimensions
Wheelbase
96.5 in / 2450 mm
Track
Front
56.3 in / 1430 mm
Rear
55.4 in / 1405 mm
Length
166.1 in / 4219 mm
Width
66.7 in / 1694 mm
Height
51.1 in / 1298 mm
Ground Clearance
5.2 in / 181 mm
Curb Weight
2650-2750 lb
Weight Distribution
/
Cargo Capacity
11.0 cu ft
Fuel Capacity
12.4 gal
Weight/Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
Engine
Type
Inline 4, liquid cooled, cast iron block, cast aluminum head
Bore x Stroke
3.15 in x 3.11 in / 80.0 mm x 79.0 mm
Displacement
97 ci / 1588 cc
Compression Ratio
8.5:1
Valve Gear
DOHC 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel/Induction System
Multipoint EFI / Water-cooled turbocharger with air-to-air intercooler
Horsepower
160 HP @ 6600 RPM
Torque
150 lb/ft @ 4800 RPM
Horsepower/Liter
100.8
Maximum Engine Speed
7,200 RPM
Recommended Fuel
Unleaded Premium
Driveline
Transmission Type
5-speed Manual
Gear Ratios
First
3.909
Second
2.150
Third
1.448
Fourth
1.027
Fifth
0.829
Axle Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
4.117
Chassis
Suspension
Front
MacPherson struts, lower control arms, coil springs, anti-rollbar
Rear
Struts, twin lateral links, trailing links, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering
Type
Rack and pinion, power assist
Ratio
16.0:1
Turns Lock to Lock
3.0
Turning Circle
32.2
Brakes
Front Type/Diameter
Vented discs, 9.7 in
Rear Type/Diameter
Discs, 10.1 in
Anti-Lock
Standard
Wheels and Tires
Wheel Size
15 x 6
Wheel Type/Material
Cast aluminum
Tire Size
205/50VR15
Tire Manufacturer and Model
Bridgestone Potenza RE93
1992-1993 Impulse XS and Asuna Sunfire
General Information
Manufacturer
Isuzu Motors, Ltd., Fujisawa, Japan
Importer
American Isuzu Motors, Inc., Whitier, California
Body Style
2-door, 4-passenger, 2+2, Three Door Coupe
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine, Front Drive
Body/Frame
Uni-body
Price
Options
Air conditioning, carpet floormats, sport package (alloy wheels, cruise
control, power windows and locks, foglamps, AM/FM/Cassette radio),
four speed automatic transmission
Typical Market Competition
Geo Storm GSi, Honda CRX, Suzuki Swift
Dimensions
Wheelbase
96.5 in / 2450 mm
Track
Front
56.3 in / 1430 mm
Rear
55.4 in / 1405 mm
Length
166.0 in / 4216 mm
Width
66.7 in / 1694 mm
Height
51.1 in / 1298 mm
Ground Clearance
5.2 in / 181 mm
Curb Weight
2480 lb
Weight Distribution
65/35
Cargo Capacity
11.0 cu ft
Fuel Capacity
12.4 gal
Weight/Power Ratio
17.7 lb/hp
Engine
Type
Inline 4, liquid cooled, cast iron block, cast aluminum head
Bore x Stroke
3.15 in x 3.54 in / 80 mm x 90 mm
Displacement
110 ci / 1809 cc
Compression Ratio
9.7:1
Valve Gear
DOHC 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel/Induction System
Multipoint EFI
Horsepower
140 HP @ 6400 RPM
Torque
120 lb/ft @ 4600 RPM
Horsepower/Liter
77.4
Maximum Engine Speed
7000 RPM
Recommended Fuel
Unleaded Premium
Driveline
Transmission Type
5-speed Manual
Gear Ratios
First
3.909
Second
2.150
Third
1.448
Fourth
1.027
Fifth
0.829
Axle Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
4.117
Chassis
Suspension
Front
MacPherson struts, lower control arms, coil springs, anti-rollbar
Rear
Struts, twin lateral links, trailing links, coil springs, anti-roll bar