1963 Rambler American 440-H Hardtop specifications

1963 Rambler American 440-H Hardtop data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2540 mm 100 inches
Track/tread (front) 1387 mm 54.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1397 mm 55 inches
Length 4397 mm 173.1 inches
Width 1778 mm 70 inches
Height 1425 mm 56.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
Kerb weight 1202 kg 2650 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 75.8 litres 16.7 [20] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Hudson
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3.2 litre
3205 cc
(195.581 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 79.37 × 108 mm
3.12 × 4.25 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.73
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(gross)
140 PS (138 bhp) (103 kW)
at 4500 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
251 Nm (185 ft·lb) (25.6 kgm)
at 1800 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
32.1 kW/litre
43.7 ps/litre
43.1 bhp/litre
0.71 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
78.32 Nm/litre
0.95 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.7:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 984.1 kPa (142.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 534.17 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
116.4 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
85.61 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
114.81 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.68 kg/kW
19.51 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
Turning circle
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 7.00 x 14
Tyres rear 7.00 x 14
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID147939
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 23.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1963 Rambler American 440-H Hardtop added 2006-09-28.
Last modified 2013-04-12.

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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3205 cm3/195.6cuin 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW 1244 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3205 cm3/195.6cuin 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW 1134 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 3205 cm3/195.6cuin 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW 1134 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 3205 cm3/195.6cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1244 kg
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