1966 Arista Sport

The Arista Sport is a coupé with 2 doors and a front mounted engine which transmits its power through the front wheels. It's powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 0.8 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 2 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 49 bhp (49.7 PS/36.5 kW) of power at 5750 rpm, and maximum torque of 74 N·m (55 lb·ft/7.5 kgm) at 3500 rpm. The engine transmits power to the wheels compliments of a 4 speed manual gearbox. It weighs a stated 620 kg at the kerb. Maximum speed quoted is 160 km/h or 99 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
4080 mm
Weight
620 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.8 litre
Cylinders
2, Flat
Power
49.7 PS / 49 bhp / 36.5 kW @ 5750 rpm
Torque
74 Nm / 55 ft.lb / 7.5 kgm @ 3500 rpm
Top speed
160 km/h / 99 mph

1966 Arista Sport specifications

1966 Arista Sport data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2260 mm	89 inches
Track/tread (front)	1300 mm	51.2 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1300 mm	51.2 inches
Length	4080 mm	160.6 inches
Width	1580 mm	62.2 inches
Height	1170 mm	46.1 inches
Ground clearance	150 mm	5.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.81
Kerb weight	620 kg	1367 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	42 litres	9.2 [11.1] 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)	49.7 PS (49 bhp) (36.5 kW) at 5750 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	74 Nm (55 ft·lb) (7.5 kgm) at 3500 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	43.1 kW/litre 58.6 ps/litre 57.8 bhp/litre 0.95 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	87.26 Nm/litre 1.05 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	8:1
Fuel system	1 Zenith 38 NDIX carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1096.6 kPa (159 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	160 km/h (99 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 80.13 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 PS/kg 58.93 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 79.03 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 16.97 kg/kW 28.34 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
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
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	228360
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	8.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1966 Arista Sport added 2011-01-04. Last modified 2020-02-02.