1953 AC Petite specifications

1953 AC Petite data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 1829 mm 72 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear) 1067 mm 42 inches
Length 3124 mm 123 inches
Width 1397 mm 55 inches
Height 1346 mm 53 inches
Ground clearance 159 mm 6.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 381 kg 840 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Villiers
Engine code 27B
Cylinders 1
Capacity 0.3 litre
346 cc
(21.114 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 70 × 90 mm
2.76 × 3.54 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.78
Valve gear two stroke (TS)
0 valves per cylinder
0 valves in total
maximum power output 8.2 PS (8.1 bhp) (6 kW)
maximum torque
Specific output 17.5 kW/litre
23.7 ps/litre
23.4 bhp/litre
0.38 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Other
Unitary capacity 346 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 64 km/h (40 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
21.56 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.02 PS/kg
15.85 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.02 kW/kg
21.26 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.02 bhp/kg
0.01 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
63.08 kg/kW
105.36 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 unknown
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 8 x 4
Tyres rear 18 x 3.25
Brakes F/R -/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter 178 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID229878
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 3.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1953 AC Petite added 2011-01-21.
Last modified 2020-02-02.