1953 Alfa Romeo 6C 3000M specifications

1953 Alfa Romeo 6C 3000M data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerColli
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2248 mm 88.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1311 mm 51.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1311 mm 51.6 inches
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight 959 kg 2114 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Alfa Romeo
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3.5 litre
3495 cc
(213.278 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 87 × 98 mm
3.43 × 3.86 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.89
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 279 PS (275 bhp) (205 kW)
at 6500 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 58.7 kW/litre
79.8 ps/litre
78.7 bhp/litre
1.29 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication dry sumped
compression ratio 8.2:1
Fuel system 6 We carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 582.5 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
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
290.74 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.29 PS/kg
213.83 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.21 kW/kg
286.76 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.29 bhp/kg
0.13 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
4.68 kg/kW
7.81 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 I.DW.CS.
Rear suspension dD.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 7.00 x 16
Tyres rear 7.00 x 16
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.87
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID20196
Production total 2
Model code
RAC rating 28.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1953 Alfa Romeo 6C 3000M added 1997-05-26.
Last modified 2013-02-28.