1973 Scorpion K19 specifications

1973 Scorpion K19 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2180 mm 85.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1295 mm 51 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1245 mm 49 inches
Length 3760 mm 148 inches
Width 1500 mm 59.1 inches
Height 1040 mm 40.9 inches
Ground clearance 130 mm 5.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight 560 kg 1235 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 27 litres 5.9 [7.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Sunbeam
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1 litre
998 cc
(60.902 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 72.5 × 60.4 mm
2.85 × 2.38 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.2
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
66 PS (65 bhp) (48 kW)
at 7000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)

Specific output
(DIN)
48.6 kW/litre
66 ps/litre
65.1 bhp/litre
1.07 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system 1 Zenith-Stromberg 125 CDS carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 3
Engine coolant Air
Unitary capacity 249.5 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 160 km/h (99 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
117.68 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
86.55 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
116.07 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.55 kg/kW
19.3 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 longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5J x 12
Wheel size rear 5J x 12
Tyres front 155 SR 12
Tyres rear 155 SR 12
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter 228 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.85
Final drive ratio 4.86
general
Carfolio.com ID815628
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 13.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1973 Scorpion K19 added 2024-12-15.
Last modified 2024-12-15.