1974 CG 1300

The 1300 is a rear wheel drive coupé car with a rear placed engine, manufactured by CG. Power is supplied by an overhead valve, 1.3 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder engine, with 2 valves per cylinder that produces power and torque figures of 81 bhp (82 PS/60 kW) at 6000 rpm and 108 N·m (80 lb·ft/11 kgm) at 4400 rpm respectively. A 4 speed manual gearbox transmits the power to the wheels. The claimed kerb weight is 660 kg. The CG 1300 is said to be able to attain a top speed of 175 km/h (109 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2+2 seats
Length
3960 mm
Weight
660 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.3 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
82 PS / 81 bhp / 60 kW @ 6000 rpm
Torque
108 Nm / 80 ft.lb / 11 kgm @ 4400 rpm
Top speed
175 km/h / 109 mph

1974 CG 1300 specifications

1974 CG 1300 data
bodywork
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Body type	2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2230 mm	87.8 inches
Track/tread (front)	1260 mm	49.6 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1305 mm	51.4 inches
Length	3960 mm	155.9 inches
Width	1540 mm	60.6 inches
Height	1205 mm	47.4 inches
Ground clearance	120 mm	4.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.78
Kerb weight	660 kg	1455 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	53 litres	11.7 [14] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Simca
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.3 litre 1294 cc (78.965 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	76.7 × 70 mm 3.02 × 2.76 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.1
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	82 PS (81 bhp) (60 kW) at 6000 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	108 Nm (80 ft·lb) (11 kgm) at 4400 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	46.7 kW/litre 63.5 ps/litre 62.6 bhp/litre 1.03 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	83.46 Nm/litre 1.01 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	9.8:1
Fuel system	2 Solex C 35 PHHE 4 carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1048.8 kPa (152.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	5
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	323.5 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	31.3 s
Maximum speed	175 km/h (109 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 124.43 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 PS/kg 91.52 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 kW/kg 122.73 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 bhp/kg 0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 10.93 kg/kW 18.25 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
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	145-13
Tyres rear	155-13
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.96
Final drive ratio	3.89
general
Carfolio.com ID	229075
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	14.6
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1974 CG 1300 added 2011-01-11. Last modified 2020-02-02.