Checker Aerocar specifications

Checker Aerocar data
 
bodywork
Body type6/7 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 4800 mm 189 inches
Track/tread (front) 1575 mm 62 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1600 mm 63 inches
Length 6852 mm 269.8 inches
Width 1930 mm 76 inches
Height 1676 mm 66 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.43
Kerb weight 2340 kg 5159 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 5.4 litre
5354 cc
(326.721 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 82.55 mm
4 × 3.25 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.23
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 191 PS (188 bhp) (140 kW)
at 4400 rpm
maximum torque 431 Nm (318 ft·lb) (44 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output 26.2 kW/litre
35.6 ps/litre
35.1 bhp/litre
0.58 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 80.5 Nm/litre
0.97 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.1:1
Fuel system 1 Ro carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1011.6 kPa (146.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 669.25 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
81.46 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
59.91 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
80.34 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
16.69 kg/kW
27.88 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 LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID44627
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
Checker Aerocar added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.