Overview

This car replaced the 1600S Speedster and was in production for just one year. Mechanically, it was the same as the 1600S but in a Convertible body made by Drauz.

How to spot

• Taller windscreen than Speedster
• conventional wind-up side windows and hood
• larger rear window
• Chrome side strip

Specification

Capacity: 1582cc

Compression ratio: 8.5:1

Maximum Power: 75bhp @ 5000rpm

Maximum Torque: 117Nm @ 3700rpm

Brakes: Front: 280x40mm drums; rear: 280x40mm drums

Suspension: Front: Two swinging arms with two transverse torsion bar springs, telescopic dampers and anti-roll bar; Rear: Swing axles with torsion bar springs and telescopic dampers

Wheels & Tyres: Front: 4.5Jx15 with 5.90/15 tyres 4.5Jx15 with 5.90/15 tyres

Length: 3950mm

Width: 1670mm

Weight: 855kg

Did you know?

It is believed that 1330 examples of the D Convertible were made, in 1600 and 1600S forms