1977 Davrian Imp specifications

1977 Davrian Imp data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2130 mm 83.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1220 mm 48 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1220 mm 48 inches
Length 3580 mm 140.9 inches
Width 1520 mm 59.8 inches
Height 1010 mm 39.8 inches
Ground clearance 160 mm 6.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.68
Kerb weight 460 kg 1014 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 Hillman
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 0.9 litre
875 cc
(53.396 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 68 × 60.4 mm
2.68 × 2.38 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.13
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
38.5 PS (38 bhp) (28.3 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
71 Nm (52 ft·lb) (7.2 kgm)
at 2800 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
32.4 kW/litre
44 ps/litre
43.4 bhp/litre
0.71 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
81.14 Nm/litre
0.98 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction light alloy block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system 1 So 30 PIH-5 carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1019.7 kPa (147.9 psi)
Maximum RPM 5600 rpm
crankshaft bearings 3
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 218.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 16.8 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 153 km/h (95 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
83.76 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
61.6 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
82.61 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
16.23 kg/kW
27.12 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 longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.SwAx.CS.
Rear suspension I.STA.CS.
Wheel size front 4.5 x 12
Wheel size rear 4.5 x 12
Tyres front 155 x 12
Tyres rear 155 x 12
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 967 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.85
Final drive ratio 4.86
general
Carfolio.com ID114334
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 11.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1977 Davrian Imp added 2003-10-11.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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