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Talbot Horizon Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1978–1986) — First Generation

The Talbot Horizon First Generation brought practical motoring to a wide audience. This article looks at its engine choices, focusing on the Mini 5-doors body style.

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Talbot Horizon Engines and Transmissions

The Talbot Horizon engine lineup for the Mini 5-doors offered a balance of economy and everyday usability. A 1.1-liter gasoline unit was the entry point for urban driving, with low running costs. A larger 1.6-liter gasoline provided more confident acceleration for mixed roads. A 1.9-liter diesel suited high-mileage drivers, trading outright pace for excellent fuel efficiency.

Mini 5-doors — Talbot Horizon Engines and Transmissions

Mini 5-doors Talbot Horizon Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.1 MTGasoline1118 cm³58 hp43 kW91 N⋅mManualFWD
1.3 MTGasoline1294 cm³65 hp48 kW108 N⋅mManualFWD
1.3 MTGasoline1295 cm³60 hp44 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.3 MTGasoline1300 cm³54 hp40 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.4 MTGasoline1442 cm³65 hp48 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.4 MTGasoline1442 cm³69 hp51 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.4 MTGasoline1442 cm³84 hp62 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.6 MTGasoline1592 cm³94 hp69 kW132 N⋅mManualFWD
1.9 MTDiesel1902 cm³65 hp48 kW118 N⋅mManualFWD

Talbot Horizon Dimensions

Mini 5-doors — Talbot Horizon Dimensions

Mini 5-doors Talbot Horizon Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
1.1 MT3960 mm1680 mm1410 mm2520 mm945 kg180 mm
1.3 MT3960 mm1680 mm1410 mm2520 mm945 kg180 mm
1.3 MT3960 mm1680 mm1410 mm2520 mm945 kg180 mm
1.3 MT3960 mm1680 mm1410 mm2520 mm945 kg180 mm
1.4 MT3960 mm1680 mm1410 mm2520 mm945 kg180 mm
1.4 MT3960 mm1680 mm1410 mm2520 mm945 kg180 mm
1.4 MT3960 mm1680 mm1410 mm2520 mm945 kg180 mm
1.6 MT3960 mm1680 mm1410 mm2520 mm945 kg180 mm
1.9 MT3960 mm1680 mm1410 mm2520 mm945 kg180 mm