1953 CSC Mk I specifications

1953 CSC Mk I data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater roadster
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight 406 kg 895 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BSA
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 2
Capacity 0.6 litre
645 cc
(39.36 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 69.9 × 84 mm
2.75 × 3.31 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.83
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
4 valves in total
maximum power output 35.5 PS (35 bhp) (26.1 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 40.5 kW/litre
55 ps/litre
54.3 bhp/litre
0.89 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 6.5:1
Fuel system 1 Amal carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Air
Unitary capacity 322.5 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
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
87.41 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
64.28 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
86.21 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.56 kg/kW
25.98 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 rear
Engine layout unknown
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.TL.
Rear suspension I.TL.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID47905
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 6.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1953 CSC Mk I added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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