1954 DB Coach

DB Coach is an automobile that has a coupé body style with a front mounted engine powering the front wheels. Power is supplied by an overhead valve, 0.8 litre naturally aspirated 2 cylinder powerplant, with 2 valves per cylinder that produces power and torque figures of 48 bhp (48.7 PS/35.8 kW) at 5700 rpm and 64 N·m (47 lb·ft/6.5 kgm) at 3500 rpm respectively. The engine transmits power to the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. Claimed weight at the kerb is 585 kg. Maximum quoted speed is 156 km/h (97 mph).
Full specs

Body type
fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
3950 mm
Weight
585 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.8 litre
Cylinders
2, Flat
Power
48.7 PS / 48 bhp / 35.8 kW @ 5700 rpm
Torque
64 Nm / 47 ft.lb / 6.5 kgm @ 3500 rpm
Top speed
156 km/h / 97 mph

1954 DB Coach specifications

1954 DB Coach data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2134 mm	84 inches
Track/tread (front)	1219 mm	48 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1219 mm	48 inches
Length	3950 mm	155.5 inches
Width	1581 mm	62.2 inches
Height	1327 mm	52.2 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.85
Kerb weight	585 kg	1290 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Panhard
Engine code
Cylinders	Flat 2
Capacity	0.8 litre 848 cc (51.748 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	84.85 × 75 mm 3.34 × 2.95 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.13
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 4 valves in total
maximum power output	48.7 PS (48 bhp) (35.8 kW) at 5700 rpm
maximum torque	64 Nm (47 ft·lb) (6.5 kgm) at 3500 rpm
Specific output	42.2 kW/litre 57.4 ps/litre 56.6 bhp/litre 0.93 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	75.47 Nm/litre 0.91 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.2:1
Fuel system	1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	948.4 kPa (137.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	424 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	156 km/h (97 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 83.19 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 PS/kg 61.19 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 82.05 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 16.34 kg/kW 27.3 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	front wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.TL.
Rear suspension	LA.TB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.70
general
Carfolio.com ID	48697
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	8.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1954 DB Coach added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.