1956 Buckler Mk DD1 specifications

1956 Buckler Mk DD1 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2286 mm 90 inches
Track/tread (front) 1143 mm 45 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1143 mm 45 inches
Length 3505 mm 138 inches
Width 1346 mm 53 inches
Height
Ground clearance 152 mm 6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.53
Kerb weight 483 kg 1065 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 45.5 litres 10 [12] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Coventry-Climax
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.1 litre
1098 cc
(67.004 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 72.4 × 66.7 mm
2.85 × 2.63 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.09
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(Gross)
84 PS (83 bhp) (62 kW)
at 6800 rpm
maximum torque
(Gross)
98 Nm (72 ft·lb) (10 kgm)
at 4750 rpm
Specific output
(Gross)
56.4 kW/litre
76.6 ps/litre
75.6 bhp/litre
1.24 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Gross)
89.25 Nm/litre
1.08 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.8:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1121.6 kPa (162.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 274.5 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 193 km/h (120 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
174.23 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 PS/kg
128.14 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 kW/kg
171.84 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 bhp/kg
0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
7.8 kg/kW
13.04 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 1.875
Turning circle
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension dD.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Di
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID53306
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 13.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1956 Buckler Mk DD1 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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