1962 Elva Courier Mark IV specifications

1962 Elva Courier Mark IV data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2286 mm 90 inches
Track/tread (front) 1245 mm 49 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1245 mm 49 inches
Length 3912 mm 154 inches
Width 1511 mm 59.5 inches
Height 1156 mm 45.5 inches
Ground clearance 140 mm 5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 762 kg 1680 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 1.6 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)
91 PS (90 bhp) (67 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(Gross)
132 Nm (97 ft·lb) (13.5 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output
(Gross)
41.4 kW/litre
56.3 ps/litre
55.5 bhp/litre
0.91 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Gross)
81.38 Nm/litre
0.98 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.9:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1022.7 kPa (148.3 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
119.75 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
88.07 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
118.11 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.35 kg/kW
18.97 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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.10 m
Front suspension I.CS.W.
Rear suspension I.CS.W.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 884 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.73
general
Carfolio.com ID1243
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1962 Elva Courier Mark IV added 1999-08-22.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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