1961 Fiat 2300S Coupé specifications

1961 Fiat 2300S Coupé data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerGhia
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2652 mm 104.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1346 mm 53 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1308 mm 51.5 inches
Length 4620 mm 181.9 inches
Width 1631 mm 64.2 inches
Height 1364 mm 53.7 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Kerb weight 1266 kg 2791 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 70 litres 15.4 [18.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Fiat
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.3 litre
2279 cc
(139.073 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 78 × 79.5 mm
3.07 × 3.13 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.98
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 138 PS (136 bhp) (101 kW)
at 5600 rpm
maximum torque 197 Nm (145 ft·lb) (20.1 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output 44.5 kW/litre
60.5 ps/litre
59.7 bhp/litre
0.98 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 86.44 Nm/litre
1.04 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.5:1
Fuel system 2 We carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1086.3 kPa (157.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 379.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 18.8 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 195 km/h (121 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
108.92 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
80.11 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
107.42 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.48 kg/kW
20.85 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 11.00 m
Front suspension I.TB.W.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Di
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.63
general
Carfolio.com ID67166
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 22.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1961 Fiat 2300S Coupé added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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