1957 Dellow Mk VI

The Dellow Mk VI is a 2 door convertible/cabriolet-bodied road car with a front positioned engine powering the rear wheels. Power is produced by a side valve, 1.2 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder engine, with 2 valves per cylinder that provides power and torque figures of 36 bhp (36.5 PS/26.8 kW) at 4400 rpm and 73 N·m (54 lb·ft/7.4 kgm) at 2150 rpm respectively. The engine supplies its power through to the wheels by means of a 3 speed manual 'box. It weighs a claimed 584 kg at the kerb. Its maximum speed claimed is 122 km/h or 76 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3607 mm
Weight
584 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.2 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
36.5 PS / 36 bhp / 26.8 kW @ 4400 rpm
Torque
73 Nm / 54 ft.lb / 7.4 kgm @ 2150 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 17.1 s
Top speed
122 km/h / 76 mph

1957 Dellow Mk VI specifications

1957 Dellow Mk VI data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2316 mm	91.2 inches
Track/tread (front)	1207 mm	47.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1207 mm	47.5 inches
Length	3607 mm	142 inches
Width	1448 mm	57 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.56
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	Ford
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.2 litre 1172 cc (71.52 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	63.5 × 92.5 mm 2.5 × 3.64 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.69
Valve gear	side valve (SV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	36.5 PS (36 bhp) (26.8 kW) at 4400 rpm
maximum torque	73 Nm (54 ft·lb) (7.4 kgm) at 2150 rpm
Specific output	22.9 kW/litre 31.1 ps/litre 30.7 bhp/litre 0.5 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	62.29 Nm/litre 0.75 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7:1
Fuel system	1 SU carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	782.7 kPa (113.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	293 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph	17.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	122 km/h (76 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 62.5 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 45.97 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 61.64 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 21.75 kg/kW 36.34 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
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	46673
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	10.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1957 Dellow Mk VI added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.