1963 Elva Courier specifications

1963 Elva Courier data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2286 mm 90 inches
Track/tread (front) 1283 mm 50.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1283 mm 50.5 inches
Length 3797 mm 149.5 inches
Width 1549 mm 61 inches
Height 1207 mm 47.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.66
Kerb weight 762 kg 1680 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 1.8 litre
1799 cc
(109.782 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 80.26 × 88.9 mm
3.16 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.9
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 96 PS (95 bhp) (71 kW)
at 5400 rpm
maximum torque 149 Nm (110 ft·lb) (15.2 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output 39.4 kW/litre
53.5 ps/litre
52.8 bhp/litre
0.87 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 82.82 Nm/litre
1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.8:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1040.8 kPa (151 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 449.75 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 172 km/h (107 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
126.4 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 PS/kg
92.97 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
124.67 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.76 kg/kW
17.97 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 ID1078
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1963 Elva Courier added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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