1952 Brütsch 400

This car has a 2 door convertible/cabriolet body style with a front mounted engine supplying power to the front wheels. Power is supplied by a two stroke, 0.4 litre naturally aspirated 2 cylinder powerplant that provides power and torque figures of 13 bhp (13.2 PS/9.7 kW) at 3750 rpm and 28 N·m (20.7 lb·ft/2.9 kgm) at 2750 rpm respectively. The engine transmits power to the wheels through a 3 speed manual 'box. Its quoted kerb weight is 860 kg. It is claimed to manage a maxiumum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3120 mm
Weight
860 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.4 litre
Cylinders
2, Straight
Power
13.2 PS / 13 bhp / 9.7 kW @ 3750 rpm
Torque
28 Nm / 20.7 ft.lb / 2.9 kgm @ 2750 rpm
Top speed
80 km/h / 50 mph

1952 Brütsch 400 specifications

1952 Brütsch 400 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2000 mm	78.7 inches
Track/tread (front)	1050 mm	41.3 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1050 mm	41.3 inches
Length	3120 mm	122.8 inches
Width	1810 mm	71.3 inches
Height	1150 mm	45.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.56
Kerb weight	860 kg	1896 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	25 litres	5.5 [6.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Lloyd
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 2
Capacity	0.4 litre 386 cc (23.555 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	62 × 64 mm 2.44 × 2.52 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.97
Valve gear	two stroke (TS)
maximum power output	13.2 PS (13 bhp) (9.7 kW) at 3750 rpm
maximum torque	28 Nm (20.7 ft·lb) (2.9 kgm) at 2750 rpm
Specific output	25.1 kW/litre 34.1 ps/litre 33.7 bhp/litre 0.55 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	72.54 Nm/litre 0.88 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	6.85:1
Fuel system	1 Solex 30 BFRH carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	455.8 kPa (66.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	193 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	80 km/h (50 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 15.33 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.02 PS/kg 11.27 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.01 kW/kg 15.12 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.02 bhp/kg 0.01 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 88.71 kg/kW 148.18 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	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	4.25 x 10
Tyres rear	4.25 x 10
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.58
general
Carfolio.com ID	447370
Production total	2
Model code
RAC rating	4.8
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1952 Brütsch 400 added 2015-12-27. Last modified 2020-03-16.