1981 ARO 240 specifications

1981 ARO 240 data
 
bodywork
Body type8 seater off-road vehicle
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2350 mm 92.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1450 mm 57.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1450 mm 57.1 inches
Length 4030 mm 158.7 inches
Width 1770 mm 69.7 inches
Height 1990 mm 78.3 inches
Ground clearance 220 mm 8.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 1550 kg 3417 lb
Weight distribution 41% front
fuel tank capacity 95 litres 20.9 [25.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2.5 litre
2495 cc
(152.254 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 97 × 84.4 mm
3.82 × 3.32 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.15
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
83 PS (82 bhp) (61 kW)
at 4200 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
173 Nm (128 ft·lb) (17.6 kgm)
at 2900 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
24.5 kW/litre
33.3 ps/litre
32.9 bhp/litre
0.54 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
69.34 Nm/litre
0.84 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 1 Weber W 250 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 871.3 kPa (126.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 623.75 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 23 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 115 km/h (71 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
53.64 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
39.45 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
52.9 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
25.35 kg/kW
42.34 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels four wheel drive  
Torque split
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 3.400
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 4½ x 16
Wheel size rear 4½ x 16
Tyres front 6.50 x 16
Tyres rear 6.50 x 16
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 2X4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.71
general
Carfolio.com ID196273
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 23.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1981 ARO 240 added 2009-03-18.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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