Suzuki Fronte 2nd generation 360 (type LC10)
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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 |
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 .
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
Rating
Technical
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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© Motor car History
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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 mBRAKES
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© Motor car History