1935 Alta 2-Litre specifications

1935 Alta 2-Litre data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater roadster
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2438 mm 96 inches
Track/tread (front) 1270 mm 50 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1270 mm 50 inches
Length 3810 mm 150 inches
Width 1524 mm 60 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.56
Kerb weight 775 kg 1709 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type supercharged petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1961 cc
(119.668 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 79 × 100 mm
3.11 × 3.94 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.79
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 162 PS (160 bhp) (119 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 60.8 kW/litre
82.7 ps/litre
81.6 bhp/litre
1.34 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system 2 SU carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 490.25 cc
Aspiration S/Charged
Compressor
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
209.32 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.21 PS/kg
153.95 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 kW/kg
206.45 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.21 bhp/kg
0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
6.5 kg/kW
10.85 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
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio 3.60
general
Carfolio.com ID14410
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 15.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1935 Alta 2-Litre added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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