| Engine code | SP |
| Capacity | 1913cc³ |
| Number of cylinders/type | 4/overhead valve |
| Production run | 1986-1989 |
| Output | 54kW – 73bhp DIN @ 4600RPM |
| Minimum octane rating | 91 RON |
| Ignition system | transistorized hall effect |
| Trigger location | distributor |
| Fuel system | Pierburg carburettor |
| Type | 2E3 |
| Description | carburettor – twin venturi |
| ignition coil supply voltage | 11 volts |
| primary resistance | .52-.76 ohms |
| secondary resistance | 2400 – 3500 ohms |
| firing order | 1 – 4 – 3 – 2 |
| distributor part number | 0 237 024 035 |
| ignition timing | 5°±1° BTDC@900 rpm |
| Ignition advance checks | 0°-1° @ 1160 RPM |
| 13°-17° @ 2400 RPM | |
| 24°-28° @ 4200 RPM | |
| vacuum advance range | 12°-16° engine degrees |
| idle speed | 900±50 RPM see note at bottom of page |
| oil temp for CO test | 60°C |
| CO content @ idle | 1.5±.5 % volume |
| HC content @ idle | 300 parts per million |
| Service checks and adjustments. | |
| Spark plugs | Bosch W7DTC ( W7CCO 1985-1992) |
| electrode gap | .6mm – .8mm |
| valve clearance | hydraulic |
| compression pressure | 10-13 bar (150 psi-195psi) |
| oil pressure @ 80°c | 2 bar @ 2000RPM |
| Lubricants and capacities. | |
| Engine oil grade | 10W30 (SF) |
| engine oil capacity with filter | 4.5 litres |
| gearbox oil grade | 80W-90W GL4 |
| gearbox oil capacity | 3 litres |
| autobox oil grade | dexron (final drive type 90W) |
| autobox capacity | 3 litres (final drive capacity .75 litres) |