1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom V specifications

1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom V data
 
bodywork
Body type6/7 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3658 mm 144 inches
Track/tread (front) 1543 mm 60.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1626 mm 64 inches
Length 6045 mm 238 inches
Width 2007 mm 79 inches
Height 1753 mm 69 inches
Ground clearance 184 mm 7.2 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 104.6 litres 23 [27.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 6.2 litre
6223 cc
(379.751 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 104.1 × 91.4 mm
4.1 × 3.6 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.14
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
maximum torque
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 777.88 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
Weight-to-power ratio
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 4.250
Turning circle 14.90 m
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 8.90-15
Tyres rear 8.90-15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 286 mm
Rear brake diameter 286 mm
Braked area 2735 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.89
general
Carfolio.com ID117667
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 53.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom V added 2004-01-09.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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