1954 Kieft 1100 Sports specifications

1954 Kieft 1100 Sports data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater roadster
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2286 mm 90 inches
Track/tread (front) 1168 mm 46 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1168 mm 46 inches
Length 3759 mm 148 inches
Width 1435 mm 56.5 inches
Height 864 mm 34 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.64
Kerb weight 508 kg 1120 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Coventry-Climax
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.1 litre
1098 cc
(67.004 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 72.4 × 66.7 mm
2.85 × 2.63 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.09
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 73 PS (72 bhp) (54 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 48.9 kW/litre
66.5 ps/litre
65.6 bhp/litre
1.07 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.1:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 274.5 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
143.7 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
105.69 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
141.73 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.46 kg/kW
15.8 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 I.TL.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R 2LS/LT-GH
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.30
general
Carfolio.com ID63547
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 13.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1954 Kieft 1100 Sports added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.