1963 Arista Passy

This car has a 2 door coupé type body with a front mounted engine that delivers power to the front wheels. The 2 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated powerplant has 2 valves per cylinder and a volume of 0.8 litres. In this application it provides power and torque figures of 41 bhp (41.6 PS/30.6 kW) at 5300 rpm and 69 Nm (51 lbft/7 kgm) at 2250 rpm respectively. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual 'box. It weighs a stated 750 kg at the kerb. Maximum quoted speed is 145 km/h (90 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2+2 seats
Length
4400 mm
Weight
750 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.8 litre
Cylinders
2, Flat
Power
41.6 PS / 41 bhp / 30.6 kW @ 5300 rpm
Torque
69 Nm / 51 ft.lb / 7 kgm @ 2250 rpm
Top speed
145 km/h / 90 mph

1963 Arista Passy specifications

1963 Arista Passy data
bodywork
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Body type	2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2400 mm	94.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1300 mm	51.2 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1300 mm	51.2 inches
Length	4400 mm	173.2 inches
Width	1670 mm	65.7 inches
Height	1400 mm	55.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.83
Kerb weight	750 kg	1653 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	40 litres	8.8 [10.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Panhard
Engine code
Cylinders	Flat 2
Capacity	0.8 litre 848 cc (51.748 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	84.84 × 75 mm 3.34 × 2.95 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.13
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 4 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	41.6 PS (41 bhp) (30.6 kW) at 5300 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	69 Nm (51 ft·lb) (7 kgm) at 2250 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	36.1 kW/litre 49 ps/litre 48.3 bhp/litre 0.79 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	81.37 Nm/litre 0.98 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	7.2:1
Fuel system	1 Zenith 38 NDIX carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1022.5 kPa (148.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	424 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	145 km/h (90 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 55.43 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 40.76 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 54.67 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 24.53 kg/kW 40.98 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	transverse
Drive wheels	front wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.LS.
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	145 x 380
Tyres rear	145 x 380
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.74
Final drive ratio	6.15
general
Carfolio.com ID	13816
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	8.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1963 Arista Passy added 1997-06-08. Last modified 2013-02-28.