1955 Fiat 600 specifications

1955 Fiat 600 data
 
bodywork
Body type4 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2000 mm 78.7 inches
Track/tread (front) 1162 mm 45.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1127 mm 44.4 inches
Length 3213 mm 126.5 inches
Width 1391 mm 54.8 inches
Height 1340 mm 52.8 inches
Ground clearance 162 mm 6.4 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.61
Kerb weight 583 kg 1285 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 27.3 litres 6 [7.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Fiat
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 0.6 litre
633 cc
(38.628 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 60 × 56 mm
2.36 × 2.2 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.07
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(Gross)
22.3 PS (22 bhp) (16.4 kW)
at 4600 rpm
maximum torque
(Gross)
39.2 Nm (28.9 ft·lb) (4 kgm)
at 2800 rpm
Specific output
(Gross)
25.9 kW/litre
35.2 ps/litre
34.8 bhp/litre
0.57 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Gross)
61.93 Nm/litre
0.75 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7:1
Fuel system 1 We carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 778.2 kPa (112.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 158.25 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
38.26 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 PS/kg
28.14 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
37.74 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
35.54 kg/kW
59.36 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 rear
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 3.300
Turning circle 8.20 m
Front suspension I.TL.
Rear suspension I.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 703 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.89
Final drive ratio 5.37
general
Carfolio.com ID39523
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 8.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1955 Fiat 600 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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