1968 Hillman Minx Estate specifications

1968 Hillman Minx Estate data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2502 mm 98.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1321 mm 52 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1321 mm 52 inches
Length 4337 mm 170.7 inches
Width 1613 mm 63.5 inches
Height 1422 mm 56 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
Kerb weight 955 kg 2105 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 Hillman
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.5 litre
1496 cc
(91.292 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 81.53 × 71.63 mm
3.21 × 2.82 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.14
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
61 PS (60 bhp) (45 kW)
at 4800 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
110 Nm (81 ft·lb) (11.2 kgm)
at 2600 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
29.9 kW/litre
40.7 ps/litre
40.1 bhp/litre
0.66 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
73.53 Nm/litre
0.89 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.4:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 924 kPa (134 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 374 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 135 km/h (84 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
63.7 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
46.85 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
62.83 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
21.34 kg/kW
35.65 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 10.20 m
Front suspension I.MS.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 6.00-13
Tyres rear 6.00-13
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 ID97878
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1968 Hillman Minx Estate added 2002-08-01.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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