1972 Ligier JS2 specifications

1972 Ligier JS2 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2350 mm 92.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1410 mm 55.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1410 mm 55.5 inches
Length 4250 mm 167.3 inches
Width 1720 mm 67.7 inches
Height 1151 mm 45.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.81
Kerb weight 980 kg 2161 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Maserati
Engine code
Cylinders V 6
Capacity 3 litre
2965 cc
(180.935 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 91.6 × 75 mm
3.61 × 2.95 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.22
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 193 PS (190 bhp) (142 kW)
at 6500 rpm
maximum torque 255 Nm (188 ft·lb) (26 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output 47.8 kW/litre
65 ps/litre
64.1 bhp/litre
1.05 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 86 Nm/litre
1.04 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.75:1
Fuel system 3 We carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1080.8 kPa (156.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 494.17 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 246 km/h (153 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
196.57 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.2 PS/kg
144.57 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 kW/kg
193.88 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.19 bhp/kg
0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
6.92 kg/kW
11.55 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 mid
Engine layout unknown
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.76
Final drive ratio 4.38
general
Carfolio.com ID27071
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 31.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Ligier JS2 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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