1953 HRG 1500 specifications

1953 HRG 1500 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater roadster
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2616 mm 103 inches
Track/tread (front) 1219 mm 48 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1143 mm 45 inches
Length 3658 mm 144 inches
Width 1397 mm 55 inches
Height 1270 mm 50 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.4
Kerb weight 737 kg 1625 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Singer
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.5 litre
1497 cc
(91.353 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 73 × 89.4 mm
2.87 × 3.52 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.82
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 63 PS (62 bhp) (46 kW)
at 4800 rpm
maximum torque 90 Nm (66 ft·lb) (9.2 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output 30.9 kW/litre
42 ps/litre
41.4 bhp/litre
0.68 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 60.12 Nm/litre
0.73 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 755.5 kPa (109.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 374.25 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
85.29 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
62.73 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
84.12 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.94 kg/kW
26.63 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 9.80 m
Front suspension I.TL.
Rear suspension I.TL.
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 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID60225
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 13.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1953 HRG 1500 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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