1963 Humber Sceptre specifications

1963 Humber Sceptre data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2565 mm 101 inches
Track/tread (front) 1314 mm 51.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1232 mm 48.5 inches
Length 4204 mm 165.5 inches
Width 1607 mm 63.3 inches
Height 1448 mm 57 inches
Ground clearance 165 mm 6.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.64
Kerb weight 1124 kg 2478 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 47.7 litres 10.5 [12.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Hillman
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1592 cc
(97.15 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 81.5 × 76.2 mm
3.21 × 3 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.07
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
80 PS (78.5 bhp) (59 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
123 Nm (91 ft·lb) (12.5 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
36.8 kW/litre
50 ps/litre
49.3 bhp/litre
0.81 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
77.26 Nm/litre
0.93 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.1:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 970.9 kPa (140.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 398 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 20.3 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 145 km/h (90 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
70.81 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
52.08 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
69.84 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
19.2 kg/kW
32.07 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 Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.22
general
Carfolio.com ID57783
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1963 Humber Sceptre added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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