1968 CG 1000 Spider

The CG 1000 Spider is a rear wheel drive car, with its engine mounted in the rear, and a 2 door convertible/cabriolet bodyshell. The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 0.9 litre capacity. This powerplant features overhead valve valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 51 bhp (52 PS/38 kW) of power at 5400 rpm, and maximum torque of 75 N·m (55 lb·ft/7.6 kgm) at 3400 rpm. The engine drives the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. The CG 1000 Spider weighs a quoted 640 kg at the kerb. Maximum speed claimed is 160 km/h or 99 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
4026 mm
Weight
640 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.9 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
52 PS / 51 bhp / 38 kW @ 5400 rpm
Torque
75 Nm / 55 ft.lb / 7.6 kgm @ 3400 rpm
Top speed
160 km/h / 99 mph

1968 CG 1000 Spider specifications

1968 CG 1000 Spider data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2220 mm	87.4 inches
Track/tread (front)	1242 mm	48.9 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1255 mm	49.4 inches
Length	4026 mm	158.5 inches
Width	1539 mm	60.6 inches
Height	1181 mm	46.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.81
Kerb weight	640 kg	1411 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	36 litres	7.9 [9.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Simca
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	0.9 litre 944 cc (57.606 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	68 × 65 mm 2.68 × 2.56 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.05
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (Gross)	52 PS (51 bhp) (38 kW) at 5400 rpm
maximum torque (Gross)	75 Nm (55 ft·lb) (7.6 kgm) at 3400 rpm
Specific output (Gross)	40.3 kW/litre 54.8 ps/litre 54 bhp/litre 0.89 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (Gross)	79.45 Nm/litre 0.96 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	9.2:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	998.4 kPa (144.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	236 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	160 km/h (99 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 80.8 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 PS/kg 59.42 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 79.69 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 16.83 kg/kW 28.11 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	9.20 m
Front suspension	I.TL.
Rear suspension	I.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	145 x 13
Tyres rear	155 x 13
Brakes F/R	Di/Di
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	93687
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	11.5
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1968 CG 1000 Spider added 2002-04-11. Last modified 2013-02-28.