1954 Brütsch 1200 specifications

1954 Brütsch 1200 data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerWendler
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2160 mm 85 inches
Track/tread (front) 1220 mm 48 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1220 mm 48 inches
Length 3800 mm 149.6 inches
Width 1580 mm 62.2 inches
Height 1300 mm 51.2 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.76
Kerb weight 990 kg 2183 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 34 litres 7.5 [9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.2 litre
1172 cc
(71.52 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 63.5 × 92.5 mm
2.5 × 3.64 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.69
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 37.5 PS (37 bhp) (27.6 kW)
at 4250 rpm
maximum torque 74.1 Nm (55 ft·lb) (7.6 kgm)
at 2200 rpm
Specific output 23.5 kW/litre
32 ps/litre
31.6 bhp/litre
0.52 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 63.23 Nm/litre
0.76 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 6.8:1
Fuel system 1 Solex 28 VFJS carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 794.5 kPa (115.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 293 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
37.89 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 PS/kg
27.87 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
37.37 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
35.88 kg/kW
59.94 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
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 5.90-13
Tyres rear 5.90-13
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.74
general
Carfolio.com ID447425
Production total 1
Model code
RAC rating 10.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1954 Brütsch 1200 added 2015-12-27.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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