Suzuki LJ80
The Suzuki LJ80 is an off - road vehicle built from 1978 to 1982 by the Japanese automobile, motorcycle and boat engine manufacturer Suzuki .
The vehicle originally developed for the Australian Army was first presented in Germany at the 1979 IAA . The LJ80 II version, revised for civilian use , was available with a closed steel roof, as a convertible and with a loading area ; it has been sold over 15,000 times within three years. It was only available with a four-cylinder gasoline engine with 797 cc and 39 hp (41 hp from 1981). In Germany only the convertible was offered. The top speed was 107 km / h.
In Germany, the car was promoted under the name Eljot and Jipsy when it was launched ; however, these model names had to be given up due to disputes with the rights holders of the brand names . With this vehicle, Suzuki achieved its international breakthrough as an automobile manufacturer.
One shortcoming, however, was the vehicle's strong susceptibility to rust . In 1982 the LJ was replaced by the Suzuki SJ .
Previous models
1968: HopeStar ON 4WD
- Engine: air-cooled, 2 cylinder, 2-stroke ( Mitsubishi ME24)
- Output: 21 hp at 5500 rpm
- Max. Torque: 31.4 Nm at 3500 rpm
- Wheelbase: 1,950 mm
- Dimensions: 2,995 (L) × 1,295 (W) × 1,765 (H) mm
- Empty weight: 625 kilograms
- Top speed: 70 km / h
Originally manufactured as a truck for Suzuki and sold by Japanese Hope Motor Company . Only 15 Hope Star models were produced.
1970-1972: LJ10
- Engine: air-cooled, 2 cylinders, 2-stroke, power: 24 HP at 5,500 rpm, max. Torque: 33.4 Nm at 5,500 rpm
- Top speed: 75 km / h
- Weight: 586 kg
- Fuel tank: 26L
The displacement and length of the vehicle were regulated by the Japanese guidelines in order to classify the car as a kei car . Even the spare wheel was placed behind the seats so as not to exceed the limit values . The LJ10 was only approved as a 3-seater.
1972: LJ20
- Engine: water-cooled, 360 cm³, 2 cylinders, 2-stroke
- Output: 26 hp at 5,500 rpm
- Max. Torque: 37.3 Nm at 5,000 rpm
- Fuel tank: 26 L.
First Suzuki 4 × 4 vehicle to be exported. LJ20A models have two yellow lights (parking lights and indicators) on each side at the front.
1974: LJ50
- Engine: 539 cm³ 3 cylinder, 2 stroke
- Power: 35 hp
- Max. Torque: 52 Nm at 3,000 rpm
- Transmission: 4-speed
- Tank: 26L
- Dimensions (mm): 3.010 (L), 1295 (W)
- Ground clearance: 237 mm
- Weight: 670 kg (soft top) / 720 kg (steel roof)
1980: LJ80-2
engine | Liquid-cooled Otto in - line engine , installed lengthways at the front, crankshaft with five bearings , overhead camshaft (toothed belt drive) |
Mixture preparation | Carburetor |
Bore × stroke | 62.0 x 66.0 mm |
power | 30 kW (41 hp) at 5,500 rpm |
Max. Torque | 61 Nm at 3500 rpm |
compression | 8.7: 1 |
fuel | Regular gasoline |
Power transmission | Rear-wheel drive , all-wheel drive selectable, four-speed manual transmission with terrain reduction |
Gear ratio with tires 6.00-16-4PR (Europe) | I: 3.825, II: 2.359, III: 1.543, IV: 1.000, R: 4.206 Intermediate gear (Europe): road 1.563, terrain 2.571; Final drive 4,554 |
landing gear | Front and rear rigid axle on leaf springs |
Braking system | Drum brakes front and rear; Parking brake acting on cardan shaft |
tires | 6.00 × 16 or 195 × 15 |
body | Ladder frame with screwed-on sheet steel body and soft top, tailgate hinged at the bottom, 2 doors, 4 seats |
Dimensions, weights: | |
length | 3,195 mm |
width | 1,395 mm |
height | 1,845 mm |
wheelbase | 1,930 mm |
Gauge | 1,190 / 1,200 mm |
Turning circle | 9.6 m |
Empty weight | 800 kg |
Perm. Total weight | 1,140 kg |
Trailer load | unbraked 300 kg, braked 900 kg |
Tank capacity | 40 liters |
Top speed | 107 km / h |