1962 Elva Courier

The Elva Courier is a rear wheel drive vehicle, with the powerplant located in the front, and a 2 door convertible/cabriolet body. Power is produced by an overhead valve, 1.6 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder engine, with 2 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 86 bhp (87 PS/64 kW) at 5500 rpm and 125 N·m (92 lb·ft/12.7 kgm) at 4000 rpm respectively. The power is transmitted to the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. The quoted kerb weight is 648 kg.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3759 mm
Weight
648 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.6 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
87 PS / 86 bhp / 64 kW @ 5500 rpm
Torque
125 Nm / 92 ft.lb / 12.7 kgm @ 4000 rpm

1962 Elva Courier specifications

1962 Elva Courier data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2261 mm	89 inches
Track/tread (front)	1257 mm	49.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1308 mm	51.5 inches
Length	3759 mm	148 inches
Width	1524 mm	60 inches
Height	1156 mm	45.5 inches
Ground clearance	140 mm	5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.66
Kerb weight	648 kg	1429 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	40.9 litres	9 [10.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	BMC
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.6 litre 1622 cc (98.981 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	76.2 × 88.9 mm 3 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.86
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (Gross)	87 PS (86 bhp) (64 kW) at 5500 rpm
maximum torque (Gross)	125 Nm (92 ft·lb) (12.7 kgm) at 4000 rpm
Specific output (Gross)	39.5 kW/litre 53.8 ps/litre 53 bhp/litre 0.87 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (Gross)	77.07 Nm/litre 0.93 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8.9:1
Fuel system	2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	968.4 kPa (140.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	405.5 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 134.56 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.13 PS/kg 98.97 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 kW/kg 132.72 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.13 bhp/kg 0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 10.1 kg/kW 16.88 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	I.CS.
Rear suspension	LA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.75
general
Carfolio.com ID	47091
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	14.4
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1962 Elva Courier added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.