1962 Peel P50 specifications

1962 Peel P50 data
 
bodywork
Body type1 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors1
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 1340 mm 52.8 inches
Width 990 mm 39 inches
Height 1168 mm 46 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight 59 kg 130 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 6.9 litres 1.5 [1.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer DKW
Engine code
Cylinders 1
Capacity 0 litre
49 cc
(2.99 cu in)
Bore × Stroke
Bore/stroke ratio
Valve gear two stroke (TS)
maximum power output 4.3 PS (4.2 bhp) (3.1 kW)
maximum torque 5 Nm (3.7 ft·lb) (0.5 kgm)
Specific output 63.9 kW/litre
86.9 ps/litre
85.7 bhp/litre
1.4 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 102.04 Nm/litre
1.23 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 641.1 kPa (93 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Air
Unitary capacity 49 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 61 km/h (38 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
72.18 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
53.08 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
71.19 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
18.84 kg/kW
31.47 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 front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 3.50 x 5
Tyres rear 3.50 x 5
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID89529
Production total
Model code
RAC rating
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1962 Peel P50 added 2001-11-21.
Last modified 2019-11-25.