1968 Glas 1700

The 1700 is a passenger car from Glas, with rear wheel drive, a front located engine and a 4 door saloon body style. It's powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 1.7 litre capacity. This unit features single overhead camshaft valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 84 bhp (85 PS/63 kW) of power at 4900 rpm, and maximum torque of 142 N·m (105 lb·ft/14.5 kgm) at 2700 rpm. Power is transmitted to the wheels by means of a 4 speed manual gearbox. Quoted kerb weight is 1016 kg. Top claimed speed is 159 km/h, or 99 mph.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4420 mm
Weight
1016 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.7 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
85 PS / 84 bhp / 63 kW @ 4900 rpm
Torque
142 Nm / 105 ft.lb / 14.5 kgm @ 2700 rpm
Top speed
159 km/h / 99 mph

1968 Glas 1700 specifications

1968 Glas 1700 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)	1320 mm	52 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1320 mm	52 inches
Length	4420 mm	174 inches
Width	1610 mm	63.4 inches
Height	1389 mm	54.7 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.77
Kerb weight	1016 kg	2240 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	57.1 litres	12.6 [15.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.7 litre 1682 cc (102.642 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	78 × 88 mm 3.07 × 3.46 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.89
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (Net)	85 PS (84 bhp) (63 kW) at 4900 rpm
maximum torque (Net)	142 Nm (105 ft·lb) (14.5 kgm) at 2700 rpm
Specific output (Net)	37.2 kW/litre 50.6 ps/litre 49.9 bhp/litre 0.82 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (Net)	84.42 Nm/litre 1.02 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8.5:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1060.9 kPa (153.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	420.5 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	159 km/h (99 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 83.83 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 PS/kg 61.65 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 82.68 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 16.22 kg/kW 27.09 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	10.50 m
Front suspension	I.CS.
Rear suspension	LA.LS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	6.00 S 14
Tyres rear	6.00 S 14
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	86702
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	15.1
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1968 Glas 1700 added 2001-08-14. Last modified 2013-02-28.