1957 Allard Gran Turismo specifications

1957 Allard Gran Turismo data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2438 mm 96 inches
Track/tread (front) 1321 mm 52 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1448 mm 57 inches
Length 4115 mm 162 inches
Width 1600 mm 63 inches
Height 1372 mm 54 inches
Ground clearance 152 mm 6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight 1140 kg 2513 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 90.9 litres 20 [24] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Jaguar
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3.4 litre
3442 cc
(210.044 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 83 × 106 mm
3.27 × 4.17 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.78
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(Gross)
213 PS (210 bhp) (157 kW)
at 5750 rpm
maximum torque
(Gross)
289 Nm (213 ft·lb) (29.5 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output
(Gross)
45.5 kW/litre
61.9 ps/litre
61 bhp/litre
1 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Gross)
83.96 Nm/litre
1.01 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1055.1 kPa (153 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 573.67 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 17.1 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 193 km/h (120 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
186.77 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.19 PS/kg
137.37 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 kW/kg
184.21 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.18 bhp/kg
0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
7.28 kg/kW
12.16 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 3.000
Turning circle 10.70 m
Front suspension I.TB.
Rear suspension dD.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-H
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.8
Final drive ratio 3.54
general
Carfolio.com ID30162
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 25.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1957 Allard Gran Turismo added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.