1957 Buckler Mk DD2 specifications

1957 Buckler Mk DD2 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2286 mm 90 inches
Track/tread (front) 1257 mm 49.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1257 mm 49.5 inches
Length 3505 mm 138 inches
Width 1397 mm 55 inches
Height
Ground clearance 178 mm 7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.53
Kerb weight 487 kg 1074 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
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.5 litre
1480 cc
(90.315 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 81.3 × 71.1 mm
3.2 × 2.8 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.14
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(Gross)
132 PS (130 bhp) (97 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque
(Gross)

Specific output
(Gross)
65.5 kW/litre
89.1 ps/litre
87.8 bhp/litre
1.44 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 370 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
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
270.65 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.27 PS/kg
199.06 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.2 kW/kg
266.94 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.27 bhp/kg
0.12 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
5.02 kg/kW
8.39 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
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 3.50
general
Carfolio.com ID53339
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1957 Buckler Mk DD2 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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