1961 Scootacar specifications

1961 Scootacar data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater minicar
Number of doors1
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 1370 mm 53.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1140 mm 44.9 inches
Track/tread (rear)
Length 2130 mm 83.9 inches
Width 1320 mm 52 inches
Height 1500 mm 59.1 inches
Ground clearance 127 mm 5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.55
Kerb weight 228 kg 503 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 12.5 litres 2.7 [3.3] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Villiers
Engine code
Cylinders 1
Capacity 0.2 litre
197 cc
(12.022 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 59 × 72 mm
2.32 × 2.83 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.82
Valve gear two stroke (TS)
0 valves per cylinder
0 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE)
8.6 PS (8.5 bhp) (6.3 kW)
at 4500 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE)
17 Nm (12.5 ft·lb) (1.7 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(SAE)
32.2 kW/litre
43.7 ps/litre
43.1 bhp/litre
0.71 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE)
86.29 Nm/litre
1.04 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 7.25:1
Fuel system 1 Villiers S25 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 542.2 kPa (78.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Air
Unitary capacity 197 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 85 km/h (53 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
37.8 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 PS/kg
27.8 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
37.28 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
35.97 kg/kW
60.08 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 unknown
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 4.00-8
Tyres rear 4.00-8
Brakes F/R Dr/-
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.65
general
Carfolio.com ID228602
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 2.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1961 Scootacar added 2011-01-05.
Last modified 2020-02-02.