1956 Astra Utility

This car has a minicar body style with a rear mounted engine driving through the rear wheels. The Astra Utility's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 0.3 litre, two stroke 2 cylinder. In this application it has an output of 15 bhp (15.2 PS/11.2 kW) of power at 4800 rpm. The engine powers the wheels by means of a 3 speed manual transmission. It weighs a claimed 345 kg at the kerb.
Full specs

Body type
minicar with 2 seats
Length
2896 mm
Weight
345 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.3 litre
Cylinders
2, Straight
Power
15.2 PS / 15 bhp / 11.2 kW @ 4800 rpm
Torque
Unknown

1956 Astra Utility specifications

1956 Astra Utility data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater minicar
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	1880 mm	74 inches
Track/tread (front)	1092 mm	43 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1092 mm	43 inches
Length	2896 mm	114 inches
Width	1346 mm	53 inches
Height	1346 mm	53 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.54
Kerb weight	345 kg	761 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Anzani
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 2
Capacity	0.3 litre 322 cc (19.65 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	60 × 57 mm 2.36 × 2.24 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.05
Valve gear	two stroke (TS)
maximum power output	15.2 PS (15 bhp) (11.2 kW) at 4800 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	34.7 kW/litre 47.2 ps/litre 46.6 bhp/litre 0.76 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.25:1
Fuel system	1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	161 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
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 44.08 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 PS/kg 32.42 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 43.48 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 30.84 kg/kW 51.52 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	rear
Engine layout	unknown
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.CS.
Rear suspension	I.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr Hydraulic
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.97
Final drive ratio	2.40
general
Carfolio.com ID	42812
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	4.5
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1956 Astra Utility added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.