1979 Gurgel X-12

The X-12 is a motor vehicle from Gurgel, with rear wheel drive, a rear positioned engine and an off-road vehicle body style. Power is produced by an overhead valve, 1.6 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder motor, with 2 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 49 bhp (49.7 PS/36.5 kW) at 4200 rpm and 108 N·m (80 lb·ft/11 kgm) at 2200 rpm respectively. The engine supplies its power through to the wheels by means of a 4 speed manual gearbox. It weighs a quoted 760 kg at the kerb. Maximum speed claimed is 118 km/h (73 mph).
Full specs

Body type
0 door off-road vehicle with 4/5 seats
Length
3280 mm
Weight
760 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.6 litre
Cylinders
4, Flat
Power
49.7 PS / 49 bhp / 36.5 kW @ 4200 rpm
Torque
108 Nm / 80 ft.lb / 11 kgm @ 2200 rpm
Top speed
118 km/h / 73 mph

1979 Gurgel X-12 specifications

1979 Gurgel X-12 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater off-road vehicle
Number of doors	0
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2070 mm	81.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1330 mm	52.4 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1400 mm	55.1 inches
Length	3280 mm	129.1 inches
Width	1600 mm	63 inches
Height	1510 mm	59.4 inches
Ground clearance	250 mm	9.8 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.58
Kerb weight	760 kg	1676 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	Volkswagen
Engine code
Cylinders	Flat 4
Capacity	1.6 litre 1585 cc (96.723 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	85.5 × 69 mm 3.37 × 2.72 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.24
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	49.7 PS (49 bhp) (36.5 kW) at 4200 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	108 Nm (80 ft·lb) (11 kgm) at 2200 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	23.1 kW/litre 31.3 ps/litre 30.9 bhp/litre 0.51 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	68.14 Nm/litre 0.82 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.2:1
Fuel system	1 So H 30 Pic carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	856.3 kPa (124.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	4
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	396.25 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	118 km/h (73 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 65.37 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 PS/kg 48.08 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 64.47 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 20.8 kg/kW 34.74 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	rear
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock	2.500
Turning circle	9.50 m
Front suspension	I.2LongTrailA.TransTB.
Rear suspension	I.SwAx.LongTrailA.TransTB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	7.35 x 15
Tyres rear	7.35 x 15
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.89
Final drive ratio	4.38
general
Carfolio.com ID	98010
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	18.1
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1979 Gurgel X-12 added 2002-07-29. Last modified 2013-02-28.