1960 Peugeot 203 Saloon specifications

1960 Peugeot 203 Saloon data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2578 mm 101.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1346 mm 53 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1295 mm 51 inches
Length 4350 mm 171.3 inches
Width 1607 mm 63.3 inches
Height 1562 mm 61.5 inches
Ground clearance 178 mm 7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight 930 kg 2050 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 50 litres 11 [13.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Peugeot
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.3 litre
1290 cc
(78.721 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 75 × 73 mm
2.95 × 2.87 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.03
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 45.6 PS (45 bhp) (33.6 kW)
at 4500 rpm
maximum torque 80 Nm (59 ft·lb) (8.2 kgm)
at 2500 rpm
Specific output 26 kW/litre
35.4 ps/litre
34.9 bhp/litre
0.57 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 62.02 Nm/litre
0.75 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 6.8:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 779.3 kPa (113 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 322.5 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
49.06 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
36.08 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
48.39 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
27.71 kg/kW
46.29 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 longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 3.500
Turning circle 8.80 m
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.75
Final drive ratio 5.75
general
Carfolio.com ID25696
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1960 Peugeot 203 Saloon added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.