1972 Hillman Imp specifications

1972 Hillman Imp data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2082 mm 82 inches
Track/tread (front) 1283 mm 50.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1219 mm 48 inches
Length 3531 mm 139 inches
Width 1530 mm 60.2 inches
Height 1384 mm 54.5 inches
Ground clearance 165 mm 6.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.7
Kerb weight 671 kg 1479 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 27 litres 5.9 [7.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.38
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Hillman
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 0.9 litre
875 cc
(53.396 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 68 × 60.4 mm
2.68 × 2.38 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.13
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
37.5 PS (37 bhp) (27.6 kW)
at 4800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
67 Nm (49 ft·lb) (6.8 kgm)
at 2600 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
31.5 kW/litre
42.9 ps/litre
42.3 bhp/litre
0.69 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
76.57 Nm/litre
0.93 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 962.2 kPa (139.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 3
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 218.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 14.6 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 129 km/h (80 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
55.91 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
41.12 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
55.14 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
24.32 kg/kW
40.62 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 rear
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 2.600
Turning circle 9.60 m
Front suspension I.SwingSA.CS.
Rear suspension I.CS.STA.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.85
Final drive ratio 4.86
general
Carfolio.com ID35959
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 11.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Hillman Imp added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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