1975 Bricklin SV-1 specifications

1975 Bricklin SV-1 data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2438 mm 96 inches
Track/tread (front) 1479 mm 58.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1444 mm 56.9 inches
Length 4536 mm 178.6 inches
Width 1717 mm 67.6 inches
Height 1223 mm 48.1 inches
Ground clearance 122 mm 4.8 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.86
Kerb weight 1574 kg 3470 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 79.6 litres 17.5 [21] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 5.8 litre
5766 cc
(351.863 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 88.9 mm
4 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.14
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 177 PS (175 bhp) (130 kW)
at 3800 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 22.6 kW/litre
30.8 ps/litre
30.4 bhp/litre
0.5 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.1:1
Fuel system 1 Carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 720.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
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
112.73 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
82.91 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
111.18 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.06 kg/kW
20.15 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 longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 3.200
Turning circle 10.40 m
Front suspension I.DW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front 7 x 15
Wheel size rear 7 x 15
Tyres front FR60-15
Tyres rear FR60-15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 279 mm
Rear brake diameter 254 mm
Braked area 2116 cm2
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.15
general
Carfolio.com ID93522
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1975 Bricklin SV-1 added 2002-03-04.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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