1999 Seat Formula specifications

1999 Seat Formula data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2523 mm 99.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1520 mm 59.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1486 mm 58.5 inches
Length 3943 mm 155.2 inches
Width 1758 mm 69.2 inches
Height 1152 mm 45.4 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.56
Kerb weight 900 kg 1984 lb
Weight distribution 40% front
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1984 cc
(121.071 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82.5 × 92.8 mm
3.25 × 3.65 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.89
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
5 valves per cylinder
20 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
243 PS (240 bhp) (179 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
295 Nm (218 ft·lb) (30.1 kgm)
at 2100-4800 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
90.2 kW/litre
122.6 ps/litre
121 bhp/litre
1.98 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
148.69 Nm/litre
1.8 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1868.5 kPa (271 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 496 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 235 km/h (146 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
270.37 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.27 PS/kg
198.85 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.2 kW/kg
266.67 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.27 bhp/kg
0.12 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
5.03 kg/kW
8.4 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 mid
Engine layout transverse
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
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID77759
Production total
Model code
Model family Concept
RAC rating 16.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1999 Seat Formula added 2001-03-13.
Last modified 2013-02-28.