1954 Buckler 90

The Buckler 90 is a roadster-bodied car with a front located engine supplying power to the rear wheels. The Buckler 90's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1.2 litre, side valve 4 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. This powerplant has an output of 42 bhp (42.6 PS/31.3 kW) of power at 5200 rpm. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 3 speed manual gearbox. It weighs a claimed 483 kg at the kerb. Top quoted speed is 153 km/h (95 mph).
Full specs

Body type
roadster with 2 seats
Length
3429 mm
Weight
483 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.2 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
42.6 PS / 42 bhp / 31.3 kW @ 5200 rpm
Torque
Unknown
Acceleration
0-60 mph 12 s
Top speed
153 km/h / 95 mph

1954 Buckler 90 specifications

1954 Buckler 90 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater roadster
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2210 mm	87 inches
Track/tread (front)	1143 mm	45 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1143 mm	45 inches
Length	3429 mm	135 inches
Width	1232 mm	48.5 inches
Height
Ground clearance	152 mm	6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.55
Kerb weight	483 kg	1065 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	27.3 litres	6 [7.2] 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	42.6 PS (42 bhp) (31.3 kW) at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	26.7 kW/litre 36.3 ps/litre 35.8 bhp/litre 0.59 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	9.5:1
Fuel system	2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
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	12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	18.9 s
Standing kilometre	32 s
Maximum speed	153 km/h (95 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 88.17 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 PS/kg 64.84 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 86.96 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 15.42 kg/kW 25.76 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	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.TL.
Rear suspension	LA.TL.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.70
general
Carfolio.com ID	84898
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	10.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1954 Buckler 90 added 2001-08-05. Last modified 2013-02-28.