1956 Brütsch Pfeil

This automobile has a roadster type body with a rear positioned engine supplying power to the rear wheels. It's powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 0.4 litre capacity. This unit features two stroke valve gear, 2 cylinder layout,. It has an output of 13 bhp (13.2 PS/9.7 kW) of power at 3750 rpm, and maximum torque of 28 N·m (20.7 lb·ft/2.9 kgm) at 2750 rpm. The engine transmits power to the wheels via a 3 speed manual transmission. The stated weight at the kerb is 450 kg. The Brütsch Pfeil is claimed to attain a top speed of 110 km/h or 68 mph.
Full specs

Body type
0 door roadster with 2/3 seats
Length
3300 mm
Weight
450 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
110 km/h / 68 mph

1956 Brütsch Pfeil specifications

1956 Brütsch Pfeil data
bodywork
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Body type	2/3 seater roadster
Number of doors	0
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	1930 mm	76 inches
Track/tread (front)	1160 mm	45.7 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1160 mm	45.7 inches
Length	3300 mm	129.9 inches
Width	1420 mm	55.9 inches
Height	1150 mm	45.3 inches
Ground clearance	180 mm	7.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.71
Kerb weight	450 kg	992 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	12 litres	2.6 [3.2] 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) 0 valves per cylinder 0 valves in total
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
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	110 km/h (68 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 29.29 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 PS/kg 21.54 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.02 kW/kg 28.89 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 bhp/kg 0.01 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 46.42 kg/kW 77.54 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	rear
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	4.40-12
Tyres rear	4.40-12
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter	180 mm
Rear brake diameter	180 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.85
general
Carfolio.com ID	131659
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	4.8
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1956 Brütsch Pfeil added 2005-07-07. Last modified 2015-12-27.