1959 Berkeley QB95

The Berkeley QB95 is a convertible/cabriolet with 2 doors and a front mounted engine which delivers the power through the front wheels. Its 0.7 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 2 cylinder unit that has an output of 40 bhp (40.6 PS/29.8 kW) of power at 5500 rpm, and maximum torque of 58 N·m (43 lb·ft/5.9 kgm) at 4000 rpm. Power is delivered to the wheels by means of a 4 speed manual gearbox. Quoted kerb weight is 381 kg.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3391 mm
Weight
381 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.7 litre
Cylinders
2, Straight
Power
40.6 PS / 40 bhp / 29.8 kW @ 5500 rpm
Torque
58 Nm / 43 ft.lb / 5.9 kgm @ 4000 rpm

1959 Berkeley QB95 specifications

1959 Berkeley QB95 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	1981 mm	78 inches
Track/tread (front)	1175 mm	46.3 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1168 mm	46 inches
Length	3391 mm	133.5 inches
Width	1372 mm	54 inches
Height	1168 mm	46 inches
Ground clearance	140 mm	5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.71
Kerb weight	381 kg	840 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)	40.6 PS (40 bhp) (29.8 kW) at 5500 rpm
maximum torque (Gross)	58 Nm (43 ft·lb) (5.9 kgm) at 4000 rpm
Specific output (Gross)	43.1 kW/litre 58.6 ps/litre 57.8 bhp/litre 0.95 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (Gross)	83.82 Nm/litre 1.01 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.5:1
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
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 106.45 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.11 PS/kg 78.29 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 kW/kg 104.99 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 bhp/kg 0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 12.77 kg/kW 21.34 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
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area	710 cm²
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1.93
Final drive ratio	2.23
general
Carfolio.com ID	73568
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	6.1
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1959 Berkeley QB95 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.