1956 PTV 250 specifications

1956 PTV 250 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 1800 mm 70.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1000 mm 39.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1000 mm 39.4 inches
Length 2950 mm 116.1 inches
Width 1320 mm 52 inches
Height 1250 mm 49.2 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.64
Kerb weight 320 kg 705 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 18 litres 4 [4.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders 1
Capacity 0.2 litre
246 cc
(15.012 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 66 × 72 mm
2.6 × 2.83 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.92
Valve gear two stroke (TS)
maximum power output 11.2 PS (11 bhp) (8.2 kW)
at 4500 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 33.3 kW/litre
45.3 ps/litre
44.7 bhp/litre
0.73 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 6:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Air
Unitary capacity 246 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 75 km/h (47 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
34.85 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 PS/kg
25.63 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
34.38 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
39.01 kg/kW
65.16 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 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 4.00 x 12
Tyres rear 4.00 x 12
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID305272
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 2.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1956 PTV 250 added 2013-01-21.
Last modified 2020-02-02.