1964 Glas 1500

The Glas 1500 is a 4 door saloon (sedan)-bodied car with a front located engine driving through the rear wheels. Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1.5 litre, single overhead camshaft 4 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 69 bhp (70 PS/51 kW) of power at 4700 rpm, and maximum torque of 113 N·m (83 lb·ft/11.5 kgm) at 2000 rpm. The engine transmits power to the wheels by means of a 4 speed manual gearbox. The claimed kerb weight is 950 kg. Maximum speed claimed is 145 km/h or 90 mph.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4415 mm
Weight
950 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.5 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
70 PS / 69 bhp / 51 kW @ 4700 rpm
Torque
113 Nm / 83 ft.lb / 11.5 kgm @ 2000 rpm
Top speed
145 km/h / 90 mph

1964 Glas 1500 specifications

1964 Glas 1500 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2500 mm	98.4 inches
Track/tread (front)	1230 mm	48.4 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1230 mm	48.4 inches
Length	4415 mm	173.8 inches
Width	1610 mm	63.4 inches
Height	1390 mm	54.7 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.77
Kerb weight	950 kg	2094 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Glas
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.5 litre 1492 cc (91.047 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	75 × 84.5 mm 2.95 × 3.33 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.89
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	70 PS (69 bhp) (51 kW) at 4700 rpm
maximum torque	113 Nm (83 ft·lb) (11.5 kgm) at 2000 rpm
Specific output	34.5 kW/litre 46.9 ps/litre 46.2 bhp/litre 0.76 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	75.74 Nm/litre 0.92 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	8.5:1
Fuel system	1 Solex 32 PDSIT carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	951.7 kPa (138 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	373 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 73.64 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 PS/kg 54.16 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 72.63 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 18.46 kg/kW 30.84 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.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	6.00-14
Tyres rear	6.00-14
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr
Front brake diameter	243 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.12
general
Carfolio.com ID	59444
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	14.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1964 Glas 1500 added before December 1995. Last modified 2019-03-08.