1953 Allard Palm Beach 21C specifications

1953 Allard Palm Beach 21C data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2438 mm 96 inches
Track/tread (front) 1295 mm 51 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1270 mm 50 inches
Length 3962 mm 156 inches
Width 1500 mm 59.1 inches
Height 1346 mm 53 inches
Ground clearance 127 mm 5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.63
Kerb weight 838 kg 1847 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 45.5 litres 10 [12] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.5 litre
1508 cc
(92.024 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 79.37 × 76.2 mm
3.12 × 3 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.04
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 47.7 PS (47 bhp) (35 kW)
at 4400 rpm
maximum torque 101 Nm (74 ft·lb) (10.3 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output 23.2 kW/litre
31.6 ps/litre
31.2 bhp/litre
0.51 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 66.98 Nm/litre
0.81 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 6.8:1
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 841.6 kPa (122.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 377 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
56.87 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
41.82 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
56.09 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
23.91 kg/kW
39.94 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 8.50 m
Front suspension I.TB.
Rear suspension LA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 6.40 x 13
Tyres rear 6.40 x 13
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.11
general
Carfolio.com ID52206
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 15.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1953 Allard Palm Beach 21C added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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