1959 Elva Courier

The Courier is a rear wheel drive convertible/cabriolet car with a front located engine, from Elva. The Elva Courier's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1.5 litre, overhead valve 4 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. In this application it produces 72 bhp (73 PS/54 kW) of power at 5000 rpm, and maximum torque of 105 N·m (77 lb·ft/10.7 kgm) at 3500 rpm. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. Claimed kerb weight is 453 kg. It is said to be able to achieve a maxiumum speed of 158 km/h (98 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3848 mm
Weight
453 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.5 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
73 PS / 72 bhp / 54 kW @ 5000 rpm
Torque
105 Nm / 77 ft.lb / 10.7 kgm @ 3500 rpm
Top speed
158 km/h / 98 mph

1959 Elva Courier specifications

1959 Elva Courier data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2311 mm	91 inches
Track/tread (front)	1283 mm	50.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1270 mm	50 inches
Length	3848 mm	151.5 inches
Width	1511 mm	59.5 inches
Height	1168 mm	46 inches
Ground clearance	152 mm	6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.67
Kerb weight	453 kg	999 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	MG
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.5 litre 1489 cc (90.864 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	73 × 89 mm 2.87 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.82
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (Gross)	73 PS (72 bhp) (54 kW) at 5000 rpm
maximum torque (Gross)	105 Nm (77 ft·lb) (10.7 kgm) at 3500 rpm
Specific output (Gross)	36.1 kW/litre 49 ps/litre 48.4 bhp/litre 0.79 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (Gross)	70.52 Nm/litre 0.85 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8.3:1
Fuel system	2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	886.1 kPa (128.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	372.25 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	158 km/h (98 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 161.15 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.16 PS/kg 118.52 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 kW/kg 158.94 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.16 bhp/kg 0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 8.44 kg/kW 14.09 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	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle	10.70 m
Front suspension	I.DW.CS.
Rear suspension	LA.PR.RA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.70
general
Carfolio.com ID	47179
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	13.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1959 Elva Courier added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.