1970 Puma GTE 1600

The GTE 1600 is a rear wheel drive coupé car with a rear positioned engine, produced by Puma. Power is supplied by an overhead valve, 1.6 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder engine, with 2 valves per cylinder that provides power and torque figures of 70 bhp (71 PS/52 kW) at 4700 rpm and 120 N·m (89 lb·ft/12.2 kgm) at 3000 rpm respectively. The engine drives the wheels compliments of a 4 speed manual gearbox. The Puma GTE 1600 weighs a claimed 680 kg at the kerb. Top stated speed is 165 km/h (103 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
3965 mm
Weight
680 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.6 litre
Cylinders
4, Flat
Power
71 PS / 70 bhp / 52 kW @ 4700 rpm
Torque
120 Nm / 89 ft.lb / 12.2 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Top speed
165 km/h / 103 mph

1970 Puma GTE 1600 specifications

1970 Puma GTE 1600 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2150 mm	84.6 inches
Track/tread (front)	1316 mm	51.8 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1358 mm	53.5 inches
Length	3965 mm	156.1 inches
Width	1585 mm	62.4 inches
Height	1140 mm	44.9 inches
Ground clearance	152 mm	6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.84
Kerb weight	680 kg	1499 lb
Weight distribution	40% front
fuel tank capacity	40 litres	8.8 [10.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Volkswagen
Engine code
Cylinders	Flat 4
Capacity	1.6 litre 1584 cc (96.662 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	85.5 × 69 mm 3.37 × 2.72 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.24
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (SAE)	71 PS (70 bhp) (52 kW) at 4700 rpm
maximum torque (SAE)	120 Nm (89 ft·lb) (12.2 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output (SAE)	33 kW/litre 44.8 ps/litre 44.2 bhp/litre 0.72 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (SAE)	75.76 Nm/litre 0.92 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.2:1
Fuel system	2 Solex-Brosol carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	952 kPa (138.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	4
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	396 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	12.5 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	165 km/h (103 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 104.37 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 PS/kg 76.76 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 kW/kg 102.94 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 bhp/kg 0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 13.03 kg/kW 21.76 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	3.000
Turning circle	9.90 m
Front suspension	I.TA.TB.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.STA.TB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.89
Final drive ratio	4.13
general
Carfolio.com ID	39281
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	18.1
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1970 Puma GTE 1600 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.