1973 Dutton B-Plus specifications

1973 Dutton B-Plus data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater roadster
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2261 mm 89 inches
Track/tread (front) 1295 mm 51 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1295 mm 51 inches
Length 3442 mm 135.5 inches
Width 1486 mm 58.5 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.52
Kerb weight 483 kg 1065 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders V 6
Capacity 3 litre
2994 cc
(182.705 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93.66 × 72.42 mm
3.69 × 2.85 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.29
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 140 PS (138 bhp) (103 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque 260 Nm (192 ft·lb) (26.5 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output 34.4 kW/litre
46.7 ps/litre
46.1 bhp/litre
0.76 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 86.84 Nm/litre
1.05 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.9:1
Fuel system 1 We carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1091.3 kPa (158.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 499 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
289.69 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.29 PS/kg
213.06 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.21 kW/kg
285.71 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.29 bhp/kg
0.13 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
4.69 kg/kW
7.84 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 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
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID1199
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 32.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1973 Dutton B-Plus added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.