1958 Abarth 500 GT Coupé Zagato S1 specifications

1958 Abarth 500 GT Coupé Zagato S1 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerZagato
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 1840 mm 72.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1121 mm 44.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1135 mm 44.7 inches
Length 3220 mm 126.8 inches
Width 1240 mm 48.8 inches
Height 1120 mm 44.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight 460 kg 1014 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 20.5 litres 4.5 [5.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Fiat
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 2
Capacity 0.5 litre
479 cc
(29.23 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 66 × 70 mm
2.6 × 2.76 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.94
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
4 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
23.3 PS (23 bhp) (17.2 kW)
at 4800 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
34 Nm (25.1 ft·lb) (3.5 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
35.8 kW/litre
48.7 ps/litre
48 bhp/litre
0.79 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
70.98 Nm/litre
0.86 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.6:1
Fuel system 1 We carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 892 kPa (129.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Other
Unitary capacity 239.5 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 115 km/h (71 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
50.7 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
37.29 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
50 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
26.82 kg/kW
44.8 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
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID20339
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 5.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1958 Abarth 500 GT Coupé Zagato S1 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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