1959 Marcos GT specifications

1959 Marcos GT data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2210 mm 87 inches
Track/tread (front) 1219 mm 48 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1219 mm 48 inches
Length 3683 mm 145 inches
Width 1397 mm 55 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.67
Kerb weight 394 kg 869 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1 litre
997 cc
(60.841 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 80.96 × 48.4 mm
3.19 × 1.91 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.67
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 61 PS (60 bhp) (45 kW)
maximum torque
Specific output 44.9 kW/litre
61 ps/litre
60.2 bhp/litre
0.99 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 249.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 193 km/h (120 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
154.4 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 PS/kg
113.56 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
152.28 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.81 kg/kW
14.71 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
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID62557
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1959 Marcos GT added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.