1961 Rambler Classic 6 specifications

1961 Rambler Classic 6 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2743 mm 108 inches
Track/tread (front) 1454 mm 57.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1473 mm 58 inches
Length 4820 mm 189.8 inches
Width 1842 mm 72.5 inches
Height 1454 mm 57.2 inches
Ground clearance 191 mm 7.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.76
Kerb weight 1338 kg 2950 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 81.8 litres 18 [21.6] 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 × 107.9 mm
3.12 × 4.25 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.74
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(Gross)
129 PS (127 bhp) (95 kW)
at 4200 rpm
maximum torque
(Gross)
244 Nm (180 ft·lb) (24.9 kgm)
at 1600 rpm
Specific output
(Gross)
29.5 kW/litre
40.2 ps/litre
39.6 bhp/litre
0.65 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Gross)
76.13 Nm/litre
0.92 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.7:1
Fuel system 1 Ho carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 956.7 kPa (138.8 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
96.24 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
70.78 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
94.92 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.13 kg/kW
23.6 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 4.750
Turning circle 11.40 m
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.CS.TB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 1645 cm2
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID47289
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 23.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1961 Rambler Classic 6 added 1996-11-17.
Last modified 2013-04-12.
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