Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
Dacia brand was born after a contract between the Romanian communist government and the state-owned Renault in the mid-'60s, which led to the Renault 12 model's production.
In the late '70s, the R&D department was assigned to improve the already existing model Renault 12, re-named Dacia 1300. The modifications were made on both sedan and station-wagon versions and led to a modified exterior design and some drivetrain modifications.
The most striking difference was on the front fascia. Instead of the older, oval-shaped headlights, the 1310 model featured four round headlights. Instead of the older, chromed grille with horizontal slats, a black plastic one was installed. The door handles were replaced with black plastic ones instead of the metallic chromed one use before. The 13" steel-wheels featured an option for chromed caps.
Inside, the car received a new layout for the instrument cluster, with more dials for the oil pressure, a tachometer, and a battery charging status. The steering wheel was redesigned and covered with a black plastic foam instead of the two-spoke, hard, and slim steering wheel from the previous model.
Under the hood, the Dacia 1310 featured the same 1.3-liter gasoline engine as its predecessor, but with a different single-barrel carburetor. The radiator was modified as well, with more plastic parts which were cheaper to produce.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 4MT (56 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1289 cm3 |
Power: | 41.2 KW @ 5300 RPM 56 HP @ 5300 RPM 55 BHP @ 5300 RPM |
Torque: | 68 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 92 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburator |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 89 mph (143 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 19 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/65 R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.4 in (4404 mm) |
Width: | 64.4 in (1636 mm) |
Height: | 57.3 in (1455 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 51.7/51.7 in (1,313/1,313 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2116 lbs (960 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3053 lbs (1385 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |