1913 Imp Cyclecar

The Imp Cyclecar is a cyclecar designed by William B. Stout with a front mounted engine which transmits its power through the rear wheels. It is powered by a naturally aspirated engine of 1.1 litre capacity. This powerplant features a 45 degree V 2 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 15 bhp (15.2 PS/11.2 kW) of power at 2500 rpm. Power is transmitted to the wheels through a 1 speed transmission. It weighs a stated 272 kg at the kerb. Maximum claimed speed is 80 km/h, or 50 mph.
Full specs

Body type
cyclecar with 2 seats
Weight
272 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.1 litre
Cylinders
2, V
Power
15.2 PS / 15 bhp / 11.2 kW @ 2500 rpm
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
80 km/h / 50 mph

1913 Imp Cyclecar

1913 Imp Cyclecar
Carrosserie
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Carrosserie	2 seater cyclecar
Nombre de portes
Designer	William B. Stout
Dimensions et poids
Empattement	2540	100
Voies AV	914	36
Voies AR	914	36
Longueur
Largeur
Hauteur
Garde au sol	203	8

Poids avec pleins	272 kg	600
Répartition poids AV
Réservoir à essence
Caractéristiques aérodynamique
Coefficient de pénétration
maître-couple
SCx

	naturally aspirated petrol
Constructeur du moteur	Rochester
Type moteur
Cylinders	V 2 in 45° vee
Cylindrée	1.1 litre 1136 cc (69.323 cu in)
Alésage × Course	85.73 × 98.43 mm 3.38 × 3.88 in
Rapport alésage / course	0.87
Distribution	2 Soupapes par cylindre 4 Total vannes
Puissance maximale	15.2 PS (15 bhp) (11.2 kW) à 2500 tr/mn
Couple maximale
Specific output	9.8 kW/litre 13.4 ps/litre 13.2 bhp/litre 0.22 bhp/cu in
Construction
Lubrification
Taux de compression
Carburant	1 Heitger carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Régime maximal
Nombre de paliers de vilebrequin
Refroidissement	Air
Cylindrée Unitaire	568 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalyseur	N
Performances
0-80km/h
0-60mph
0-100km/h
0-160km/h
0-400m
0-1000m
Vitesse	80 km/h (50 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 55.91 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 41.12 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 55.15 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 24.32 kg/kW 40.62 lb/bhp
Consommation
Consommation
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Emissions de CO₂
Emissions de CO₂
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
Châssis
Emplacement de moteur	front
Engine layout	transverse
Traction	rear wheel drive
Répartition du couple	N/A
Direction
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Suspension AV	I.SE.
Suspension AR	I.SE.
Roues AV
Roues AR
Pneumatiques AV	28 x 2½
Pneumatiques AR	28 x 2½
Freins AV/AR
Diamètre des freins AV
Diamètre des freins AR
Braked area
Transmission	1 speed transmission
Rapport de démultiplication supérieure
Rapport de pont
Généralités
Carfolio.com ID	260194
Production total
Type mines
RAC rating	9.1
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1913 Imp Cyclecar added 2012-01-22. Last modified 2020-02-02.