1959 AC Greyhound specifications

1959 AC Greyhound data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2540 mm 100 inches
Track/tread (front) 1384 mm 54.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1384 mm 54.5 inches
Length 4572 mm 180 inches
Width 1664 mm 65.5 inches
Height 1334 mm 52.5 inches
Ground clearance 178 mm 7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.8
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 54.6 litres 12 [14.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Bristol
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.2 litre
2215 cc
(135.168 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 68.69 × 99.64 mm
2.7 × 3.92 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.69
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
106 PS (105 bhp) (78 kW)
at 4700 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
175 Nm (129 ft·lb) (17.8 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
35.3 kW/litre
48.1 ps/litre
47.4 bhp/litre
0.78 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
79.01 Nm/litre
0.95 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 3 So carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 992.8 kPa (144 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 369.17 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
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.30 m
Front suspension I.W.CS.
Rear suspension I.STLi.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 3.2
Final drive ratio 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID73667
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 17.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1959 AC Greyhound added before December 1995.
Last modified 2015-07-19.

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