1955 Alpine A108-904 Mille Milles specifications

1955 Alpine A108-904 Mille Milles data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2102 mm 82.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1219 mm 48 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1219 mm 48 inches
Length 3696 mm 145.5 inches
Width 1448 mm 57 inches
Height 1270 mm 50 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.76
Kerb weight 550 kg 1213 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 28.4 litres 6.2 [7.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Renault
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 0.9 litre
904 cc
(55.165 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 60 × 80 mm
2.36 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.75
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(Gross)
61 PS (60 bhp) (45 kW)
at 6200 rpm
maximum torque
(Gross)

Specific output
(Gross)
49.5 kW/litre
67.3 ps/litre
66.4 bhp/litre
1.09 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.1:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 226 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 169 km/h (105 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
110.61 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
81.35 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
109.09 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.29 kg/kW
20.53 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 longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension I.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 4.5
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID73887
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 8.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1955 Alpine A108-904 Mille Milles added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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