1937 BSA Scout

This vehicle has a convertible/cabriolet body style with a front positioned engine that delivers power to the front wheels. It is powered by a naturally aspirated engine of 1.2 litre capacity. This unit features side valve valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 32 bhp (32.4 PS/23.9 kW) of power at 4250 rpm. The power is transmitted to the wheels by means of a 3 speed manual gearbox. Quoted weight at the kerb is 660 kg. Maximum speed claimed is 105 km/h, which is 65 mph.
Full specs

Body type
convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3570 mm
Weight
660 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.2 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
32.4 PS / 32 bhp / 23.9 kW @ 4250 rpm
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
105 km/h / 65 mph

1937 BSA Scout specifications

1937 BSA Scout data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2426 mm	95.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1219 mm	48 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1143 mm	45 inches
Length	3570 mm	140.6 inches
Width	1460 mm	57.5 inches
Height
Ground clearance	152 mm	6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.47
Kerb weight	660 kg	1455 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	54.6 litres	12 [14.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	BSA
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.2 litre 1204 cc (73.473 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	63.5 × 95 mm 2.5 × 3.74 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.67
Valve gear	side valve (SV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	32.4 PS (32 bhp) (23.9 kW) at 4250 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	19.8 kW/litre 26.9 ps/litre 26.6 bhp/litre 0.44 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	6.5:1
Fuel system	1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	301 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	24.4 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	23.2 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	105 km/h (65 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 49.16 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 36.16 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 48.48 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 27.66 kg/kW 46.2 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	unknown
Drive wheels	front wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.TL.
Rear suspension	LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	5.20
general
Carfolio.com ID	53317
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	10.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1937 BSA Scout added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.