1955 Peugeot 403 Saloon specifications

1955 Peugeot 403 Saloon data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2667 mm 105 inches
Track/tread (front) 1340 mm 52.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1321 mm 52 inches
Length 4470 mm 176 inches
Width 1670 mm 65.7 inches
Height 1505 mm 59.3 inches
Ground clearance 178 mm 7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.68
Kerb weight 1067 kg 2352 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 1.5 litre
1468 cc
(89.583 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 80 × 73 mm
3.15 × 2.87 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.1
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(gross)
66 PS (65 bhp) (48 kW)
at 4900 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
102 Nm (75 ft·lb) (10.4 kgm)
at 2500 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
33 kW/litre
44.9 ps/litre
44.3 bhp/litre
0.73 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
69.48 Nm/litre
0.84 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 873.1 kPa (126.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 367 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
61.77 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
45.43 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
60.92 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
22.01 kg/kW
36.77 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 3.500
Turning circle 9.40 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 ID25201
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 15.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1955 Peugeot 403 Saloon added 1996-11-10.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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