1937 AC 16/60 SWB specifications

1937 AC 16/60 SWB data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2921 mm 115 inches
Track/tread (front) 1270 mm 50 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1270 mm 50 inches
Length 4267 mm 168 inches
Width 1524 mm 60 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.46
Kerb weight 1016 kg 2240 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer AC
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2 litre
1991 cc
(121.498 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 65 × 100 mm
2.56 × 3.94 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.65
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 71 PS (70 bhp) (52 kW)
at 4250 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 26.2 kW/litre
35.6 ps/litre
35.2 bhp/litre
0.58 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 6.5:1
Fuel system 3 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 331.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 15.6 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 135 km/h (84 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
69.86 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
51.38 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
68.9 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
19.46 kg/kW
32.51 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 front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension LA.SE.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.66
general
Carfolio.com ID51722
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 15.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1937 AC 16/60 SWB added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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