1959 Hillman Minx de Luxe IIIA specifications

1959 Hillman Minx de Luxe IIIA data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2438 mm 96 inches
Track/tread (front) 1245 mm 49 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1232 mm 48.5 inches
Length 4115 mm 162 inches
Width 1543 mm 60.7 inches
Height 1511 mm 59.5 inches
Ground clearance 178 mm 7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight 1007 kg 2220 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 33 litres 7.3 [8.7] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Hillman
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.5 litre
1494 cc
(91.169 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 79 × 76.2 mm
3.11 × 3 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.04
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
54 PS (53 bhp) (40 kW)
at 4600 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
112 Nm (83 ft·lb) (11.4 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
26.5 kW/litre
36 ps/litre
35.5 bhp/litre
0.58 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
74.97 Nm/litre
0.91 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 942.1 kPa (136.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 373.5 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
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
53.36 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
39.25 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
52.63 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
25.48 kg/kW
42.56 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.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
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 1
Final drive ratio 4.55
general
Carfolio.com ID59268
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 15.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1959 Hillman Minx de Luxe IIIA added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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