1975 Bricklin SV-1

The Bricklin SV-1 is a rear wheel drive motor vehicle, with its engine positioned in the front, and a 2 door coupé body. Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 5.9 litre, overhead valve 90 degree V 8 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. This unit produces 220 bhp (223 PS/164 kW) of power at 4400 rpm, and maximum torque of 427 N·m (315 lb·ft/43.5 kgm) at 3100 rpm. A 4 speed manual transmission supplies the power to the wheels. It weighs a claimed 1595 kg at the kerb. It is said to be able to manage a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
4535 mm
Weight
1595 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
5.9 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
223 PS / 220 bhp / 164 kW @ 4400 rpm
Torque
427 Nm / 315 ft.lb / 43.5 kgm @ 3100 rpm
Top speed
200 km/h / 124 mph

1975 Bricklin SV-1 specifications

1975 Bricklin SV-1 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2440 mm	96.1 inches
Track/tread (front)	1480 mm	58.3 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1445 mm	56.9 inches
Length	4535 mm	178.5 inches
Width	1715 mm	67.5 inches
Height	1225 mm	48.2 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.86
Kerb weight	1595 kg	3516 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	79.5 litres	17.5 [21] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	AMC
Engine code
Cylinders	V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity	5.9 litre 5896 cc (359.796 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	103.63 × 87.4 mm 4.08 × 3.44 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.19
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output (net)	223 PS (220 bhp) (164 kW) at 4400 rpm
maximum torque (net)	427 Nm (315 ft·lb) (43.5 kgm) at 3100 rpm
Specific output (net)	27.8 kW/litre 37.8 ps/litre 37.3 bhp/litre 0.61 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (net)	72.42 Nm/litre 0.88 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	8.25:1
Fuel system	1 Motorcraft carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	910.1 kPa (132 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	5
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	737 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	200 km/h (124 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 139.85 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.14 PS/kg 102.86 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 kW/kg 137.93 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.14 bhp/kg 0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 9.72 kg/kW 16.24 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	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear 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	GR60-15
Tyres rear	GR60-15
Brakes F/R	VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.54
general
Carfolio.com ID	542608
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	53.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1975 Bricklin SV-1 added 2018-02-04. Last modified 2020-03-16.