TheDaihatsu Consorteis a smallsedansold by theJapaneseautomakerDaihatsufrom 1969 to 1977. It was based on theToyota Publica,and its name, meaning"consort"in Italian, reflected Daihatsu's newly established affiliation withToyotawhile also continuing the theme started with the precedingCompagno( "companion" ).[1]It replaced the Compagno as Daihatsu's passenger vehicle. The Consorte was derived from Toyota's Publica and was sold at a newly established Japanese dealership network intended to exclusively sell the Publica. This was calledToyota Publica Storeuntil 1966 when it was renamedToyota Corolla Storeto sell the all-newToyota Corolla.This arrangement allowed Toyota to sell the Publica at recently acquired Daihatsu dealerships, giving Daihatsu a car larger thankei class cars.The Consorte used a Daihatsu developed engine, while the Publica used a two-cylinder, air-cooled, flat-2Uengine.
| Daihatsu Consorte (EP) | |
|---|---|
 Toyota Publica, similar in model to the Consorte | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Daihatsu |
| Production | 1969–1977 |
| Assembly | Ikeda, Osaka,Japan |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact |
| Body style | 2-doorsedan 2-doorcoupe 4-doorsedan |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | Toyota P |
| Related | Toyota Publica Toyota Starlet |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 958 ccFEOHVI4(EP30/45) 1166 cc3KOHV I4 (EP31/47) |
| Transmission | 4-speedmanualK40 5-speed manualK50 2-speedautomaticA20 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,160 mm (85.0 in) (sedan) 2,265 mm (89.2 in) (coupe) |
| Length | 3,645 mm (143.5 in) (pre-facelift) 3,695 mm (145.5 in) (facelift) 3,790 mm (149.2 in) (coupe) |
| Width | 1,450 mm (57.1 in) (sedan) 1,530 mm (60.2 in) (coupe) |
| Height | 1,310–1,325 mm (51.6–52.2 in) (coupe) 1,380–1,385 mm (54.3–54.5 in) (sedan) |
| Curb weight | 670–685 kg (1,477–1,510 lb) (pre-facelift) 680–745 kg (1,499–1,642 lb) (facelift) 720–750 kg (1,587–1,653 lb) (coupe) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Daihatsu Compagno |
| Successor | Daihatsu Charade(2-door sedan/coupe) Daihatsu Charmant(4-door sedan) |
Initially, the Consorte was available only as a two-door sedan and with Daihatsu's own 1.0-litreFEengine. In June 1971, Publica's3K1.2-litre engine was added to the range,[2]both engines only available with 4-speed manual transmission. Facelift model appeared in January 1972.[3]In May 1973, 5-speed manual and 2-speed automatic transmissions added to the line up for 1.2-litre models only, two-door coupe version also added to the lineup.[4]Followed by four-door sedan version in October 1973,[5]but only sold until November 1974,[6]with the launch of theDaihatsu Charmant.The 2-door sedan and coupe were superseded in 1977 (in February for 1.0-litre models and November for 1.2-litre models) by theDaihatsu Charade.
References
edit- ^Kobori, Kazunori (2007),ダイハツ Nhật Bản nhất cổ の phát động cơ メーカー の 変 dời[Daihatsu: The History of Japan's Oldest Engine Company] (in Japanese), Tokyo: Miki Press, p. 55,ISBN978-4-89522-505-2
- ^"1971 Daihatsu Consorte phase-I Sedan".automobile-catalog.
- ^"1972 Daihatsu Consorte phase-II Sedan".automobile-catalog.
- ^"1973 Daihatsu Consorte phase-II Coupe".automobile-catalog.
- ^"1973 Daihatsu Consorte phase-II Sedan".automobile-catalog.
- ^"1974 Daihatsu Consorte phase-II Sedan".automobile-catalog.
- Auto Modelle Katalog 1970/71,Vereinigte Motor Verlage Stuttgart(Technical Data for 1970/1971 Daihatsu Consorte 1100 2-door)