1951 Bond Minicar Mark A specifications

1951 Bond Minicar Mark A data
 
bodywork
Body type4 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors0
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 1651 mm 65 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear) 1118 mm 44 inches
Length 2642 mm 104 inches
Width 1397 mm 55 inches
Height 1067 mm 42 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.6
Kerb weight 152 kg 335 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 11.4 litres 2.5 [3] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Villiers
Engine code
Cylinders 1
Capacity 0.2 litre
197 cc
(12.022 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 59 × 72 mm
2.32 × 2.83 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.82
Valve gear two stroke (TS)
0 valves per cylinder
0 valves in total
maximum power output 8.5 PS (8.4 bhp) (6.3 kW)
at 4500 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 31.8 kW/litre
43.2 ps/litre
42.6 bhp/litre
0.7 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Air
Unitary capacity 197 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 85 km/h (53 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
56.03 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
41.21 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
55.26 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
24.27 kg/kW
40.53 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 front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 4 x 16
Tyres rear 4 x 16
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.20
general
Carfolio.com ID291775
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 2.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1951 Bond Minicar Mark A added 2012-11-12.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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