1963 Glas 1204

This automobile has a 2 door coupé type body with a front located engine delivering power to the rear wheels. Its 4 cylinder, single overhead camshaft naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a volume of 1.2 litres. It develops power and torque figures of 41 bhp (41.6 PS/30.6 kW) at 5100 rpm and 69 Nm (51 lbft/7 kgm) at 2000 rpm respectively. Power is transmitted to the wheels through a 4 speed manual transmission. Claimed weight at the kerb is 740 kg. Maximum claimed speed is 145 km/h (90 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2+2 seats
Length
3835 mm
Weight
740 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.2 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
41.6 PS / 41 bhp / 30.6 kW @ 5100 rpm
Torque
69 Nm / 51 ft.lb / 7 kgm @ 2000 rpm
Top speed
145 km/h / 90 mph

1963 Glas 1204 specifications

1963 Glas 1204 data
bodywork
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Body type	2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2100 mm	82.7 inches
Track/tread (front)	1230 mm	48.4 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1200 mm	47.2 inches
Length	3835 mm	151 inches
Width	1500 mm	59.1 inches
Height	1370 mm	53.9 inches
Ground clearance	160 mm	6.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.83
Kerb weight	740 kg	1631 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	40 litres	8.8 [10.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Glas
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.2 litre 1189 cc (72.557 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	72 × 73 mm 2.83 × 2.87 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.99
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (net)	41.6 PS (41 bhp) (30.6 kW) at 5100 rpm
maximum torque (net)	69 Nm (51 ft·lb) (7 kgm) at 2000 rpm
Specific output (net)	25.7 kW/litre 35 ps/litre 34.5 bhp/litre 0.57 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (net)	58.03 Nm/litre 0.7 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	8.5:1
Fuel system	1 Solex 32 PICB carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	729.3 kPa (105.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	297.25 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	145 km/h (90 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 56.18 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 41.32 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 55.41 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 24.2 kg/kW 40.43 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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	I.CS.
Rear suspension	LA.LS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	5.50-13
Tyres rear	5.50-13
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter	230 mm
Rear brake diameter	230 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.25
general
Carfolio.com ID	279301
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	12.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1963 Glas 1204 added 2012-06-26. Last modified 2020-02-02.