1955 Paramount 1½-Litre specifications

1955 Paramount 1½-Litre data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2590 mm 102 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4318 mm 170 inches
Width 1676 mm 66 inches
Height 1422 mm 56 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.67
Kerb weight 990 kg 2183 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 1.5 litre
1508 cc
(92.024 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 79.37 × 76.2 mm
3.12 × 3 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.04
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 47.7 PS (47 bhp) (35 kW)
at 4400 rpm
maximum torque 100 Nm (74 ft·lb) (10.2 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output 23.2 kW/litre
31.6 ps/litre
31.2 bhp/litre
0.51 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 66.31 Nm/litre
0.8 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 6.8:1
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 833.3 kPa (120.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 377 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 19.3 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 31.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 24.6 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 117 km/h (73 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
48.13 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
35.4 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
47.47 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
28.25 kg/kW
47.18 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 unknown
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.TL.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R LT/LT-GHM
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.88
general
Carfolio.com ID65736
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 15.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1955 Paramount 1½-Litre added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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