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From 1984 to 1996, the Supercinq was offered in five petrol versions and one diesel. The petrol engines, all carburettor-fed and chain-driven, range from the TC (0.956 L C1C, 42 hp) to the GT Turbo, whose turbocharged C1J went from 115 to 120 hp. The TSE and GTS share the 1.397 L C2J; the GTS drops to 68 hp from phase 2. The GTD uses a belt-driven 1.596 L F8M diesel. The table lets you match your car's trim level to its engine before placing an order.
| Version | Period | Engine code | Displacement (L) | Power (hp) | Fuel | Carburettor / Injection | Cylinders / Valves | Timing drive | Torque (Nm) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TC | 1984–1996 | C1C | 0.956 | 42 | Petrol | 1 carburettor | Inline-4 / 8 | Chain | 66 @ 3000 | |
| TL/GTL | 1984–1996 | C1E | 1.108 | 47 | Petrol | 1 carburettor | Inline-4 / 8 | Chain | 80 @ 2500 | |
| TSE | 1985–1991 | C2J | 1.397 | 72 | Petrol | 1 carburettor | Inline-4 / 8 | Chain | 106 @ 3000 | |
| GTS | 1985–1991 | C2J | 1.397 | 72 (then 68) | Petrol | 1 carburettor | Inline-4 / 8 | Chain | 106 @ 2500 | 68 hp from phase 2 (1987) |
| GT Turbo | 1985–1991 | C1J | 1.397 | 115 (then 120) | Petrol | 1 carburettor + turbo | Inline-4 / 8 | Chain | 165 @ 3250 |
| Version | Period | Engine code | Displacement (L) | Power (hp) | Fuel | Carburettor / Injection | Cylinders / Valves | Timing drive | Torque (Nm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTD | 1985–1996 | F8M | 1.596 | 55 | Diesel | Indirect injection | Inline-4 / 8 | Belt | 105 @ 2250 |
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