1959 Berkeley B95

The B95 is a front wheel drive convertible/cabriolet automobile with a front located engine, manufactured by Berkeley. The Berkeley B95's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 0.7 litre, overhead valve 2 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 41 bhp (41.6 PS/30.6 kW) of power at 5500 rpm, and maximum torque of 58 N·m (43 lb·ft/5.9 kgm) at 4000 rpm. A 4 speed manual gearbox supplies the power to the wheels. Claimed kerb weight is 363 kg. It is claimed to attain a top speed of 148 km/h (92 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3124 mm
Weight
363 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.7 litre
Cylinders
2, Straight
Power
41.6 PS / 41 bhp / 30.6 kW @ 5500 rpm
Torque
58 Nm / 43 ft.lb / 5.9 kgm @ 4000 rpm
Top speed
148 km/h / 92 mph

1959 Berkeley B95 specifications

1959 Berkeley B95 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	1778 mm	70 inches
Track/tread (front)	1073 mm	42.2 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1073 mm	42.2 inches
Length	3124 mm	123 inches
Width	1270 mm	50 inches
Height	1168 mm	46 inches
Ground clearance	178 mm	7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.76
Kerb weight	363 kg	800 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)	41.6 PS (41 bhp) (30.6 kW) at 5500 rpm
maximum torque (Gross)	58 Nm (43 ft·lb) (5.9 kgm) at 4000 rpm
Specific output (Gross)	44.2 kW/litre 60.1 ps/litre 59.2 bhp/litre 0.97 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (Gross)	83.82 Nm/litre 1.01 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.25:1
Fuel system	1 Am carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1053.3 kPa (152.8 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	148 km/h (92 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 114.52 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.11 PS/kg 84.23 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 kW/kg 112.95 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.11 bhp/kg 0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 11.87 kg/kW 19.83 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	2.300
Turning circle	8.50 m
Front suspension	I.CS.
Rear suspension	I.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr-H
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1.93
Final drive ratio	2.23
general
Carfolio.com ID	73557
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	6.1
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1959 Berkeley B95 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.