1959 Berkeley B105

This automobile has a convertible/cabriolet body style with a front positioned engine that delivers power to the front wheels. Its 2 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 0.7 litres. This unit develops power and torque figures of 50 bhp (51 PS/37 kW) at 6250 rpm and 61 Nm (45 lbft/6.2 kgm) at 4000 rpm respectively. A 3 speed manual gearbox transfers the power to the wheels. Quoted kerb weight is 356 kg. Maximum stated speed is 169 km/h, which equates to 105 mph.
Full specs

Body type
convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3239 mm
Weight
356 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.7 litre
Cylinders
2, Straight
Power
51 PS / 50 bhp / 37 kW @ 6250 rpm
Torque
61 Nm / 45 ft.lb / 6.2 kgm @ 4000 rpm
Top speed
169 km/h / 105 mph

1959 Berkeley B105 specifications

1959 Berkeley B105 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	1778 mm	70 inches
Track/tread (front)	1073 mm	42.2 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1168 mm	46 inches
Length	3239 mm	127.5 inches
Width	1270 mm	50 inches
Height	1168 mm	46 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.82
Kerb weight	356 kg	785 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	25 litres	5.5 [6.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Royal Enfield
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 2
Capacity	0.7 litre 692 cc (42.228 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	70 × 90 mm 2.76 × 3.54 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.78
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 4 valves in total
maximum power output (Gross)	51 PS (50 bhp) (37 kW) at 6250 rpm
maximum torque (Gross)	61 Nm (45 ft·lb) (6.2 kgm) at 4000 rpm
Specific output (Gross)	53.9 kW/litre 73.3 ps/litre 72.3 bhp/litre 1.18 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (Gross)	88.15 Nm/litre 1.07 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8:1
Fuel system	1 Am carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1107.7 kPa (160.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	346 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	169 km/h (105 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 142.4 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.14 PS/kg 104.73 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 kW/kg 140.45 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.14 bhp/kg 0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 9.55 kg/kW 15.95 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	I.CS.
Rear suspension	I.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.31
general
Carfolio.com ID	55330
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	6.1
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1959 Berkeley B105 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.