1956 Pinguin

The Pinguin is a coupé with 2 doors and a rear mounted engine which transmits the power through the rear wheels. Its 1 cylinder, two stroke naturally aspirated engine and a capacity of 0.2 litres. This unit musters power and torque figures of 10 bhp (10.1 PS/7.5 kW) at 4900 rpm and 14 Nm (10.3 lbft/1.4 kgm) at 3200 rpm respectively. Power is supplied to the wheels by means of a 3 speed manual transmission. The quoted kerb weight is 280 kg. Its maximum speed claimed is 85 km/h or 53 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
3425 mm
Weight
280 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.2 litre
Cylinders
1
Power
10.1 PS / 10 bhp / 7.5 kW @ 4900 rpm
Torque
14 Nm / 10.3 ft.lb / 1.4 kgm @ 3200 rpm
Top speed
85 km/h / 53 mph

1956 Pinguin specifications

1956 Pinguin data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2060 mm	81.1 inches
Track/tread (front)	1200 mm	47.2 inches
Track/tread (rear)
Length	3425 mm	134.8 inches
Width	1420 mm	55.9 inches
Height	1235 mm	48.6 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.66
Kerb weight	280 kg	617 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	17 litres	3.7 [4.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	ILO
Engine code
Cylinders	1
Capacity	0.2 litre 197 cc (12.022 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	62 × 66 mm 2.44 × 2.6 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.94
Valve gear	two stroke (TS)
maximum power output	10.1 PS (10 bhp) (7.5 kW) at 4900 rpm
maximum torque	14 Nm (10.3 ft·lb) (1.4 kgm) at 3200 rpm
Specific output	37.9 kW/litre 51.5 ps/litre 50.8 bhp/litre 0.83 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	71.07 Nm/litre 0.86 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	6:1
Fuel system	1 Bing 1/26/31 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	446.5 kPa (64.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	2
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	197 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	85 km/h (53 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 36.21 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 PS/kg 26.63 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 35.71 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 37.55 kg/kW 62.72 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	rear
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear 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 13
Tyres rear	3.50 x 13
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	129184
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	2.4
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1956 Pinguin added 2005-05-26. Last modified 2015-12-27.