1963 Apollo GT specifications

1963 Apollo GT data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerScaglione
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2464 mm 97 inches
Track/tread (front) 1422 mm 56 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1422 mm 56 inches
Length 4420 mm 174 inches
Width 1422 mm 56 inches
Height 1295 mm 51 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.79
Kerb weight 1043 kg 2299 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Rover/Buick
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 3.5 litre
3532 cc
(215.536 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 88.9 × 71.12 mm
3.5 × 2.8 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.25
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 206 PS (203 bhp) (151 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 42.9 kW/litre
58.3 ps/litre
57.5 bhp/litre
0.94 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 11:1
Fuel system 1 Ro carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 441.5 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 209 km/h (130 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
197.34 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.2 PS/kg
145.14 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 kW/kg
194.63 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.19 bhp/kg
0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
6.89 kg/kW
11.51 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 1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID49500
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 39.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1963 Apollo GT added before December 1995.
Last modified 2020-09-20.

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