1959 Nardi 750 ND

The 750 ND is a passenger car from Nardi, with rear wheel drive, a rear mounted engine and a Vignale-penned 2 door coupé body style. Power is supplied by a single overhead camshaft, 0.7 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder powerplant, with 2 valves per cylinder that provides power and torque figures of 45 bhp (45.6 PS/33.6 kW) at 6000 rpm and 80 N·m (59 lb·ft/8.2 kgm) at 3500 rpm respectively. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels by means of a 4 speed manual 'box. Claimed kerb weight is 625 kg.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
3670 mm
Weight
625 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.7 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
45.6 PS / 45 bhp / 33.6 kW @ 6000 rpm
Torque
80 Nm / 59 ft.lb / 8.2 kgm @ 3500 rpm

1959 Nardi 750 ND specifications

1959 Nardi 750 ND data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer	Vignale
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2000 mm	78.7 inches
Track/tread (front)	1150 mm	45.3 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1154 mm	45.4 inches
Length	3670 mm	144.5 inches
Width	1400 mm	55.1 inches
Height	1220 mm	48 inches
Ground clearance	160 mm	6.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.84
Kerb weight	625 kg	1378 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	27 litres	5.9 [7.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Fiat
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	0.7 litre 745 cc (45.463 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	60.4 × 65 mm 2.38 × 2.56 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.93
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (CUNA)	45.6 PS (45 bhp) (33.6 kW) at 6000 rpm
maximum torque (CUNA)	80 Nm (59 ft·lb) (8.2 kgm) at 3500 rpm
Specific output (CUNA)	45 kW/litre 61.2 ps/litre 60.4 bhp/litre 0.99 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (CUNA)	107.38 Nm/litre 1.3 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	8.4:1
Fuel system	1 Solex 32 PBIC carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1349.4 kPa (195.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	186.25 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
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 73 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 PS/kg 53.69 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 72 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 18.63 kg/kW 31.11 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	I.TL.
Rear suspension	I.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	5.20-12
Tyres rear	5.20-12
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.9
Final drive ratio	4.88
general
Carfolio.com ID	13486
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	9.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1959 Nardi 750 ND added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.