1955 CSC Mk III

This vehicle has a coupé body style with a front mounted engine delivering its power to the rear wheels. Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 0.8 litre, overhead valve 4 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 28 bhp (28.4 PS/20.9 kW) of power at 4800 rpm, and maximum torque of 54 N·m (40 lb·ft/5.5 kgm) at 2200 rpm. It weighs a stated 584 kg at the kerb.
Full specs

Body type
fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
3480 mm
Weight
584 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.8 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
28.4 PS / 28 bhp / 20.9 kW @ 4800 rpm
Torque
54 Nm / 40 ft.lb / 5.5 kgm @ 2200 rpm

1955 CSC Mk III specifications

1955 CSC Mk III data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	3480 mm	137 inches
Width	1448 mm	57 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight	584 kg	1288 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Austin
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	0.8 litre 803 cc (49.002 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	58 × 76 mm 2.28 × 2.99 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.76
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	28.4 PS (28 bhp) (20.9 kW) at 4800 rpm
maximum torque	54 Nm (40 ft·lb) (5.5 kgm) at 2200 rpm
Specific output	26 kW/litre 35.4 ps/litre 34.9 bhp/litre 0.57 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	67.25 Nm/litre 0.81 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.2:1
Fuel system	1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	845.1 kPa (122.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	200.75 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 48.61 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 35.75 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 47.95 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 27.97 kg/kW 46.72 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	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
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 ID	47894
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	8.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1955 CSC Mk III added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.