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1960s

Suzuki Fronte 2nd generation 360 (type LC10) 

Suzuki Fronte 360 ​​2nd gen car history(1967-1970)

manufacturer

Suzuki

Sales period

April 1967 - November 1970

body type

2 door notchback sedan

Drive system

RR

Engine

0.356 L air-cooled 2-cycle in -line 3-cylinder horizontal
fuel supply: carburettor

Maximum output

25ps/5,000rpm

Maximum torque

3.7kgm/4,000rpm

Wheelbase

1,960mm

Full length

2,995mm

Width

1,295mm

Height

1,330mm

Vehicle weight

425 kg

 

The Suzuki Fronte 360 ​​2nd generation type LC10 was a small Japanese car built in the late 1960s.

History

In April 1967 the newly released car became the Fronte 360 a smal kei-car type car this was a fairly simple but light car, the drive system was changed to rear wheel drive rear engine so in (RR) format, and the column shift was changed to the floor shift with the gearbox was mechanical type with synchromesh on all 2nd 3rd and 4th gears  the powertrain was placed transversely in the rear. Along with adopting a more coke bottle rounded style the engine was also changed to an in-line 3-cylinder air-cooled that was described as a 2-stroke 3-cylinder with 356 cc hence the 360. This engine was in addition,to a 36-horsepower high-tuned SS engine .

Suzuki Fronte 360 ​​2nd gen Technical details (1967-1970)

November 1968 there was Added a new more high-performance version the Fronte Street Sports (SS version) this had 36 hp at 7,000 rpm fitted with 3 Mikuni-Villiers semi-downdraught carburettors and a top speed of 77.7 mph, 125 km/h distribution of the cars weight was 38.6%  to front axle, and 61.4% at rear axle with front suspension independent type with , wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar, telescopic dampers at the rear independent, semi-trailing arms, coil springs, and telescopic dampers The Fronte recieved with some minor updates in 1968 for stricter safety laws and later alongside the Deluxe version in 1970 came the Super Deluxe along later with the super sports sedan " Fronte (SSS)”. these came with Separate the yellow-orange direction indicator from the conventional red taillight for this model and later. 

PERFORMANCE: 360 SS

  • engine Capacity 21.72 cu in, 356 cu cm
  • fuel Consumption 62.7 m/imp gal, 52.3 m/US gal, 4.5 1 x 100 km
  • max speed 77.7 mph, 125 km/h
  • max power (SAE): 36 hp at 7,000 rpm
  • max torque (SAE): 27 1b ft, 3.7 kg m at 6,500 rpm
  • max engine rpm: 7,600
  • power-weight ratio; 26.9 lb/hp, 12.2 kg/hp
  • acceleration: standing 1/4 mile 19.9 sec, 0 —50 mph (0 —80 km/h) 9.7 sec

Suzuki Fronte 360 ​​2nd generation specifications (1967-1970)

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  • Suzuki Fronte 360 2nd generation LC10 Maintenance and Service Guide (1967-1970)

    Fuel type: mixture
    Engine oil change: 7.04 imp 8.46 US pt. 4 1, separate oil tank
    Gearbox and final drive oil: 1.76 imp pt, 2.11 US pt. 1 1, SAE 70
    Greasing: every 6 months, 9 points
    Normal tyre pressure: front 13 psi, 0.9 atm, rear 24 psi, 1.7 atm.
    Width of rims: 3.5";
    Tyres: 4.80 x 10
    Fuel tank capacity: 5.1 imp gal, 6.1 US gal
    Carrying capacity: 706 1b, 320 kg

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Technical
  • Suzuki Fronte 360 2nd generation LC10 Technical details and specifications (1967-1970)

    ENGINE:360 
    location rear. 2 stroke, transverse
    cylinders: 3, in line
    bore and stroke: 2.05 x 220 in, 52 x 56 mm
    engine capacity: 21.72 cu in, 356 cu cm
    compression ratio: 6.8 SS 6.9
    specific power: 101.1 hp/l
    cylinder block: light alloy
    cylinder head: light alloy
    crankshaft bearings: 7 on ball bearings
    lubrication: mechanical pump, injection to cylinders and crankshaft bearings, total loss system
    De luxe carburation: Mikuni-Villiers type VM 20 semi-downdraught carbutettors
    SS carburation: 3 Mikuni-Villiers semi-downdraught carburettors
    fuel feed: mechanical pump
    cooling system: air-cooled.

    TRANSMISSION
    driving wheels: rear
    clutch: single dry plate (diaphragm)
    gearbox: mechanical
    gears: 4 + reverse
    synchromesh gears: all
    gearbox ratios: I 3.182, II 1.875, III 1.238, IV 0.840, rev 4.242
    gear lever location: central
    final drive: spiral bevel
    axle ratio: 4.385.

    CHASSIS
    type integral
    front suspension: independent, wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar, telescopic dampers
    rear suspension: independent, semi-trailing arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers.

    STEERING
    rack-and-pinion
    turns of steering wheel lock to lock: 2.75.
    turning circle (between walls): 25.6 ft, 7.8 m

    BRAKES
    drum
    area rubbed by linings: front 31.63 sq in, 204 sq cm
    area rubbed by linings: rear 31.63 sq in, 204 sq cm
    area rubbed by linings: total 63.26 sq in, 408 sq cm.

    ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
    voltage: 12 V
    battery: 24 Ah
    generator type: dynamo, 250 W
    ignition distributor: Nihon-Denso

    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
    wheel base: 77.17 in, ,960 mm
    front track: 43.50 in, 1,105 mm
    rear track: 42.32 in, 1,075 mm
    overall length: 117.91 in, 2,995 mm
    overall width: 50.98 in, 1,295 mm
    overall height: 50.79 in, 1,290 mm
    ground clearance: 5.91 in, 150 mm
    dry weight: 970 1b, 440 kg
    distribution of weight: 38.6% front axle, 61.4% rear axle

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