1966 Fitch Phoenix specifications

1966 Fitch Phoenix data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2413 mm 95 inches
Track/tread (front) 1397 mm 55 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1453 mm 57.2 inches
Length 4420 mm 174 inches
Width 1676 mm 66 inches
Height 1143 mm 45 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.83
Kerb weight 975 kg 2150 lb
Weight distribution 42% front
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Chevrolet
Engine code
Cylinders Flat 6
Capacity 2.7 litre
2689 cc
(164.093 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 87.4 × 74.7 mm
3.44 × 2.94 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.17
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(gross)
172 PS (170 bhp) (127 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
287 Nm (212 ft·lb) (29.3 kgm)
at 3600 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
47.1 kW/litre
64.1 ps/litre
63.2 bhp/litre
1.04 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
106.73 Nm/litre
1.29 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.25:1
Fuel system 1 We 36 DCLD carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1341.2 kPa (194.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Air
Unitary capacity 448.17 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 209 km/h (130 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
176.78 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.18 PS/kg
130.02 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 kW/kg
174.36 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 bhp/kg
0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
7.69 kg/kW
12.85 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 rear
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension I.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 175-14
Tyres rear 185-14
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.55
general
Carfolio.com ID94006
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 28.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1966 Fitch Phoenix added 2002-05-15.
Last modified 2013-02-28.