1973 Bond Bug 700E specifications

1973 Bond Bug 700E data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 1956 mm 77 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 2794 mm 110 inches
Width 1397 mm 55 inches
Height 1270 mm 50 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.43
Kerb weight 394 kg 869 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 22.7 litres 5 [6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Reliant
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 0.7 litre
748 cc
(45.646 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 62.5 × 60.9 mm
2.46 × 2.4 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.03
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 32.4 PS (32 bhp) (23.9 kW)
maximum torque 49 Nm (36.1 ft·lb) (5 kgm)
Specific output 31.9 kW/litre
43.4 ps/litre
42.8 bhp/litre
0.7 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 65.51 Nm/litre
0.79 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.5:1
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 823.2 kPa (119.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 187 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
82.35 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
60.56 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
81.22 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
16.51 kg/kW
27.58 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 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 5.20 x 10
Tyres rear 5.20 x 10
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID89881
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 9.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1973 Bond Bug 700E added 2002-01-07.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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