1936 Atalanta 1½-Litre specifications

1936 Atalanta 1½-Litre data
 
bodywork
Body type4 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2438 mm 96 inches
Track/tread (front) 1346 mm 53 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1372 mm 54 inches
Length 3556 mm 140 inches
Width 1549 mm 61 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.46
Kerb weight 800 kg 1764 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.5 litre
1496 cc
(91.292 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 69 × 100 mm
2.72 × 3.94 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.69
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
3 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 79 PS (78 bhp) (58 kW)
maximum torque
Specific output 38.9 kW/litre
52.9 ps/litre
52.1 bhp/litre
0.85 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 1 Arnott carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 374 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
98.86 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
72.71 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
97.5 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.75 kg/kW
22.97 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
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.DHeS.
Rear suspension I.DHeS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.8
Final drive ratio 4.25
general
Carfolio.com ID30184
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 11.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1936 Atalanta 1½-Litre added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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