1963 GSM Dart 1500 specifications

1963 GSM Dart 1500 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2197 mm 86.5 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 3683 mm 145 inches
Width 1537 mm 60.5 inches
Height 1168 mm 46 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.68
Kerb weight 617 kg 1360 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 31.8 litres 7 [8.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code 122E
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.5 litre
1498 cc
(91.414 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 80.96 × 72.75 mm
3.19 × 2.86 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.11
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE gross)
86 PS (85 bhp) (63 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE gross)
115 Nm (85 ft·lb) (11.7 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(SAE gross)
42.3 kW/litre
57.5 ps/litre
56.7 bhp/litre
0.93 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE gross)
76.77 Nm/litre
0.93 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 Solex carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 964.7 kPa (139.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 374.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 17.45 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 158 km/h (98 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
139.68 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
102.73 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
137.76 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.73 kg/kW
16.26 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 front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 5.20 x 13
Tyres rear 5.20 x 13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.90
general
Carfolio.com ID257818
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1963 GSM Dart 1500 added 2011-11-18.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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