1963 Abarth 1600 GT Coupé specifications

1963 Abarth 1600 GT Coupé data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2090 mm 82.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1250 mm 49.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1234 mm 48.6 inches
Length 3700 mm 145.7 inches
Width 1500 mm 59.1 inches
Height 1120 mm 44.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.77
Kerb weight 740 kg 1631 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 85 litres 18.7 [22.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Abarth
Engine code 235
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1592 cc
(97.15 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 86 × 68.5 mm
3.39 × 2.7 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.26
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 157 PS (155 bhp) (116 kW)
at 7400 rpm
maximum torque 167 Nm (123 ft·lb) (17 kgm)
at 5500 rpm
Specific output 72.6 kW/litre
98.7 ps/litre
97.4 bhp/litre
1.6 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 104.9 Nm/litre
1.27 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication dry sumped
compression ratio 9.8:1
Fuel system 2 We 45DCOE9 carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1318.2 kPa (191.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 398 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 240 km/h (149 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
212.37 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.21 PS/kg
156.19 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 kW/kg
209.46 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.21 bhp/kg
0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
6.4 kg/kW
10.69 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position rear
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.TL.
Rear suspension I.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 5.25 x 13
Tyres rear 5.25 x 13
Brakes F/R Di/Di
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID20581
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 18.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1963 Abarth 1600 GT Coupé added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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