1964 Hillman Zimp

This vehicle has a 2 door coupé body style designed by Zagato with a rear mounted engine driving through the rear wheels. The 4 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a volume of 0.9 litres. It musters power and torque figures of 38 bhp (38.5 PS/28.3 kW) at 4800 rpm and 71 Nm (52 lbft/7.2 kgm) at 2800 rpm respectively. The engine transfers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission. Quoted kerb weight is 630 kg. The Hillman Zimp is said to be able to manage a top speed of 140 km/h (87 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2+2 seats
Length
3720 mm
Weight
630 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.9 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
38.5 PS / 38 bhp / 28.3 kW @ 4800 rpm
Torque
71 Nm / 52 ft.lb / 7.2 kgm @ 2800 rpm
Top speed
140 km/h / 87 mph

1964 Hillman Zimp specifications

1964 Hillman Zimp data
bodywork
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Body type	2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer	Zagato
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2080 mm	81.9 inches
Track/tread (front)	1245 mm	49 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1220 mm	48 inches
Length	3720 mm	146.5 inches
Width	1460 mm	57.5 inches
Height	1230 mm	48.4 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.79
Kerb weight	630 kg	1389 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	28 litres	6.2 [7.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
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	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	38.5 PS (38 bhp) (28.3 kW) at 4800 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	71 Nm (52 ft·lb) (7.2 kgm) at 2800 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	32.4 kW/litre 44 ps/litre 43.4 bhp/litre 0.71 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	81.14 Nm/litre 0.98 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	10:1
Fuel system	1 Solex PIHT-2 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1019.7 kPa (147.9 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)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	140 km/h (87 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 61.16 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 44.98 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 60.32 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 22.23 kg/kW 37.14 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	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	5.50-12
Tyres rear	5.50-12
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 ID	696630
Production total	3
Model code
RAC rating	11.5
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1964 Hillman Zimp added 2020-07-30. Last modified 2020-07-30.