1958 Maico 500

This vehicle has a 2 door coupé body style with a rear positioned engine driving through the rear wheels. The Maico 500's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 0.5 litre, two stroke 2 cylinder. In this application it develops 18 bhp (18.3 PS/13.4 kW) of power at 4000 rpm, and maximum torque of 36 N·m (26.6 lb·ft/3.7 kgm) at 3000 rpm. The power is transmitted to the wheels through a 4 speed manual gearbox. Its quoted kerb weight is 556 kg. Maximum quoted speed is 92 km/h or 57 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2+2 seats
Length
3429 mm
Weight
556 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.5 litre
Cylinders
2, Straight
Power
18.3 PS / 18 bhp / 13.4 kW @ 4000 rpm
Torque
36 Nm / 26.6 ft.lb / 3.7 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Top speed
92 km/h / 57 mph

1958 Maico 500 specifications

1958 Maico 500 data
bodywork
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Body type	2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2070 mm	81.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1199 mm	47.2 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1156 mm	45.5 inches
Length	3429 mm	135 inches
Width	1471 mm	57.9 inches
Height	1354 mm	53.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.66
Kerb weight	556 kg	1226 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Heinkel
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 2
Capacity	0.5 litre 452 cc (27.583 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	66 × 66 mm 2.6 × 2.6 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1
Valve gear	two stroke (TS)
maximum power output	18.3 PS (18 bhp) (13.4 kW) at 4000 rpm
maximum torque	36 Nm (26.6 ft·lb) (3.7 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output	29.7 kW/litre 40.4 ps/litre 39.8 bhp/litre 0.65 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	79.65 Nm/litre 0.96 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.2:1
Fuel system	1 Bing carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	500.4 kPa (72.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Other
Unitary capacity	226 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	92 km/h (57 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 32.82 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 PS/kg 24.14 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.02 kW/kg 32.37 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 bhp/kg 0.01 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 41.42 kg/kW 69.19 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	rear
Engine layout	unknown
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.W.CS.
Rear suspension	SwAxle.CS.
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
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	8547
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	5.4
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1958 Maico 500 added 1997-06-08. Last modified 2013-02-28.