1956 Fiat 1900 B specifications

1956 Fiat 1900 B data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2650 mm 104.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1330 mm 52.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1325 mm 52.2 inches
Length 4305 mm 169.5 inches
Width 1655 mm 65.2 inches
Height 1590 mm 62.6 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.62
Kerb weight 1170 kg 2579 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 48 litres 10.6 [12.7] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Fiat
Engine code 105B.000
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.9 litre
1901 cc
(116.006 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82 × 90 mm
3.23 × 3.54 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.91
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 80 PS (79 bhp) (59 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque 136 Nm (100 ft·lb) (13.9 kgm)
at 3600 rpm
Specific output 31 kW/litre
42.1 ps/litre
41.6 bhp/litre
0.68 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 71.54 Nm/litre
0.86 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 7.5:1
Fuel system 1 Weber 36 DIT 5 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 899 kPa (130.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 3
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 475.25 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
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
68.46 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
50.35 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
67.52 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
19.86 kg/kW
33.17 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 4½K x 14
Wheel size rear 4½K x 14
Tyres front 6.40-14
Tyres rear 6.40-14
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.81
Final drive ratio 4.30
general
Carfolio.com ID616011
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1956 Fiat 1900 B added 2019-11-10.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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