1961 Ogle 1.5

The 1.5 is a motor car from Ogle, with rear wheel drive, a front located engine and a 2 door coupé body style. Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1.5 litre, overhead valve 4 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. This powerplant produces 60 bhp (61 PS/45 kW) of power at 5400 rpm, and maximum torque of 110 N·m (81 lb·ft/11.2 kgm) at 2400 rpm. The engine transfers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. Stated weight at the kerb is 890 kg. Maximum speed claimed is 142 km/h, which is 88 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2+2 seats
Length
4190 mm
Weight
890 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.5 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
61 PS / 60 bhp / 45 kW @ 5400 rpm
Torque
110 Nm / 81 ft.lb / 11.2 kgm @ 2400 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 20.1 s
Top speed
142 km/h / 88 mph

1961 Ogle 1.5 specifications

1961 Ogle 1.5 data
bodywork
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Body type	2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2184 mm	86 inches
Track/tread (front)	1295 mm	51 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1295 mm	51 inches
Length	4190 mm	165 inches
Width	1537 mm	60.5 inches
Height	1346 mm	53 inches
Ground clearance	127 mm	5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.92
Kerb weight	890 kg	1962 lb
Weight distribution	56% front
fuel tank capacity	31.8 litres	7 [8.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	BMC
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.5 litre 1489 cc (90.864 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	73 × 88.9 mm 2.87 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.82
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	61 PS (60 bhp) (45 kW) at 5400 rpm
maximum torque	110 Nm (81 ft·lb) (11.2 kgm) at 2400 rpm
Specific output	30 kW/litre 40.9 ps/litre 40.3 bhp/litre 0.66 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	73.88 Nm/litre 0.89 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	8.3:1
Fuel system	2 SU carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	928.3 kPa (134.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	372.25 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	13.8 s
Acceleration 0-60mph	20.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	21.3 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	142 km/h (88 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 68.35 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 PS/kg 50.27 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 67.42 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 19.89 kg/kW 33.23 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	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.TB.
Rear suspension	I.TB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	5.60 x 13
Tyres rear	5.60 x 13
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter	229 mm
Rear brake diameter	203 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.73
general
Carfolio.com ID	11418
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	13.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1961 Ogle 1.5 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-03-16.