1960 Mazda R360

The R360 is a motor vehicle from Mazda, with rear wheel drive, a rear located engine and a 2 door saloon (sedan) body style. Its 2 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 0.4 litres. This unit develops power and torque figures of 16 bhp (16.2 PS/11.9 kW) at 5300 rpm and 22 Nm (16.2 lbft/2.2 kgm) at 4000 rpm respectively. It features dry sump-type lubrication. The engine drives the wheels by means of a 4 speed manual gearbox. Claimed kerb weight is 380 kg. Maximum quoted speed is 89 km/h (55 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door sedan/saloon with 4 seats
Length
2980 mm
Weight
380 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.4 litre
Cylinders
2, V
Power
16.2 PS / 16 bhp / 11.9 kW @ 5300 rpm
Torque
22 Nm / 16.2 ft.lb / 2.2 kgm @ 4000 rpm
Top speed
89 km/h / 55 mph

1960 Mazda R360 specifications

1960 Mazda R360 data
bodywork
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Body type	4 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	1760 mm	69.3 inches
Track/tread (front)	1040 mm	40.9 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1100 mm	43.3 inches
Length	2980 mm	117.3 inches
Width	1290 mm	50.8 inches
Height	1290 mm	50.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.69
Kerb weight	380 kg	838 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	16 litres	3.5 [4.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Mazda
Engine code
Cylinders	V 2 in 90° vee
Capacity	0.4 litre 356 cc (21.724 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	60 × 63 mm 2.36 × 2.48 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.95
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 4 valves in total
maximum power output	16.2 PS (16 bhp) (11.9 kW) at 5300 rpm
maximum torque	22 Nm (16.2 ft·lb) (2.2 kgm) at 4000 rpm
Specific output	33.5 kW/litre 45.6 ps/litre 44.9 bhp/litre 0.74 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	61.8 Nm/litre 0.75 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	dry sumped
compression ratio	8:1
Fuel system	1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	776.6 kPa (112.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	178 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	89 km/h (55 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 42.69 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 PS/kg 31.4 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 42.11 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 31.85 kg/kW 53.2 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	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	4.80-10
Tyres rear	4.80-10
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	6.33
general
Carfolio.com ID	81719
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	4.5
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1960 Mazda R360 added 2001-07-04. Last modified 2013-02-28.