1973 Monica 590 specifications

1973 Monica 590 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2770 mm 109.1 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4950 mm 194.9 inches
Width 1820 mm 71.7 inches
Height 1330 mm 52.4 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.79
Kerb weight 1650 kg 3638 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 110 litres 24.2 [29.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Chrysler
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 5.9 litre
5896 cc
(359.796 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 90.9 mm
4 × 3.58 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.12
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
290 PS (286 bhp) (213 kW)
at 5400 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
450 Nm (332 ft·lb) (45.9 kgm)
at 3800 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
36.2 kW/litre
49.2 ps/litre
48.5 bhp/litre
0.79 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
76.32 Nm/litre
0.92 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 Carter carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 959.1 kPa (139.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 737 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 240 km/h (149 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
175.74 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.18 PS/kg
129.25 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 kW/kg
173.33 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 bhp/kg
0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
7.74 kg/kW
12.92 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 power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension I.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 215/70 VR 14
Tyres rear 215/70 VR 14
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID12144
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1973 Monica 590 added 1998-01-07.
Last modified 2024-11-06.
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