1966 GSM Flamingo 1500 GT specifications

1966 GSM Flamingo 1500 GT data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2197 mm 86.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1270 mm 50 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1270 mm 50 inches
Length 3759 mm 148 inches
Width 1537 mm 60.5 inches
Height 1245 mm 49 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 726 kg 1601 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 45.5 litres 10 [12] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.5 litre
1498 cc
(91.414 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 80.95 × 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
(gross)
86 PS (85 bhp) (63 kW)
at 5600 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
115 Nm (85 ft·lb) (11.7 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
42.3 kW/litre
57.5 ps/litre
56.7 bhp/litre
0.93 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
76.77 Nm/litre
0.93 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system
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)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 160 km/h (99 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
118.71 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
87.31 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
117.08 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.45 kg/kW
19.13 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 I.RS.
Rear suspension LA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 590-13
Tyres rear 590-13
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 ID124025
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1966 GSM Flamingo 1500 GT added 2005-01-01.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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