1972 Honda Z GSS specifications

1972 Honda Z GSS data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2080 mm 81.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1130 mm 44.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1115 mm 43.9 inches
Length 2995 mm 117.9 inches
Width 1295 mm 51 inches
Height 1275 mm 50.2 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.44
Kerb weight 530 kg 1168 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 26 litres 5.7 [6.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Honda
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 2
Capacity 0.4 litre
356 cc
(21.724 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 67 × 50.6 mm
2.64 × 1.99 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.32
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
4 valves in total
maximum power output 36 PS (35.5 bhp) (26.5 kW)
at 9000 rpm
maximum torque 31 Nm (22.9 ft·lb) (3.2 kgm)
at 7000 rpm
Specific output 74.4 kW/litre
101.1 ps/litre
99.7 bhp/litre
1.63 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 87.08 Nm/litre
1.05 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 2 carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1094.3 kPa (158.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 178 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
67.91 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
49.95 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
66.98 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
20.02 kg/kW
33.44 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 unknown
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 145 SR 10
Tyres rear 145 SR 10
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1.17
Final drive ratio 5.43
general
Carfolio.com ID187033
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 5.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Honda Z GSS added 2008-08-30.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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