1962 ASA 1000 Coupé specifications

1962 ASA 1000 Coupé data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerBertone
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2200 mm 86.6 inches
Track/tread (front) 1226 mm 48.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1240 mm 48.8 inches
Length 3880 mm 152.8 inches
Width 1550 mm 61 inches
Height 1200 mm 47.2 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.76
Kerb weight 830 kg 1830 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 60 litres 13.2 [15.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer ASA
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1 litre
1032 cc
(62.977 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 69 × 69 mm
2.72 × 2.72 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
84 PS (83 bhp) (62 kW)
at 6800 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
89 Nm (66 ft·lb) (9.1 kgm)
at 5500 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
60 kW/litre
81.5 ps/litre
80.4 bhp/litre
1.32 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
86.24 Nm/litre
1.04 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.1:1
Fuel system 2 Weber 40 DCOE 9 carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1083.7 kPa (157.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 3
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 258 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 14 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 42.2 s
Standing quarter-mile 19.3 s
Standing kilometre 33.6 s
Maximum speed 185 km/h (115 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
101.39 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
74.57 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
100 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.41 kg/kW
22.4 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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 9.00 m
Front suspension I.CS.W.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.CS.WL.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 145-13
Tyres rear 145-13
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter 230 mm
Rear brake diameter 220 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.8
Final drive ratio 4.56
general
Carfolio.com ID14630
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 11.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1962 ASA 1000 Coupé added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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