1950 Paramount Ten

The Paramount Ten is a convertible/cabriolet-bodied road car with a front mounted engine supplying power to the rear wheels. The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 1.2 litre capacity. This powerplant features side valve valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 31 bhp (31.4 PS/23.1 kW) of power at 4000 rpm, and maximum torque of 63 N·m (46 lb·ft/6.4 kgm) at 2400 rpm. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels by means of a 3 speed manual transmission. The Paramount Ten weighs a claimed 940 kg at the kerb.
Full specs

Body type
convertible/cabriolet with 4/5 seats
Length
4191 mm
Weight
940 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.2 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
31.4 PS / 31 bhp / 23.1 kW @ 4000 rpm
Torque
63 Nm / 46 ft.lb / 6.4 kgm @ 2400 rpm

1950 Paramount Ten specifications

1950 Paramount Ten data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2438 mm	96 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	4191 mm	165 inches
Width	1676 mm	66 inches
Height	1283 mm	50.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.72
Kerb weight	940 kg	2072 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	1.2 litre 1172 cc (71.52 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	63.5 × 92.5 mm 2.5 × 3.64 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.69
Valve gear	side valve (SV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	31.4 PS (31 bhp) (23.1 kW) at 4000 rpm
maximum torque	63 Nm (46 ft·lb) (6.4 kgm) at 2400 rpm
Specific output	19.7 kW/litre 26.8 ps/litre 26.5 bhp/litre 0.43 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	53.75 Nm/litre 0.65 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	6.16:1
Fuel system	2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	675.5 kPa (98 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	293 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 33.44 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 PS/kg 24.59 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.02 kW/kg 32.98 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 bhp/kg 0.01 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 40.66 kg/kW 67.92 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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.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	5.13
general
Carfolio.com ID	65769
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	10.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1950 Paramount Ten added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.