1960 Sera Panhard

The Panhard is a front wheel drive convertible/cabriolet automobile with a front mounted engine, produced by Sera. The 0.8 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 2 cylinder that has an output of 41 bhp (41.6 PS/30.6 kW) of power at 5000 rpm, and maximum torque of 69 N·m (51 lb·ft/7 kgm) at 2250 rpm. The engine supplies its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission. Quoted weight at the kerb is 580 kg. The Sera Panhard is said to be able to manage a top speed of 140 km/h (87 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3940 mm
Weight
580 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.8 litre
Cylinders
2, Flat
Power
41.6 PS / 41 bhp / 30.6 kW @ 5000 rpm
Torque
69 Nm / 51 ft.lb / 7 kgm @ 2250 rpm
Top speed
140 km/h / 87 mph

1960 Sera Panhard specifications

1960 Sera Panhard data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2250 mm	88.6 inches
Track/tread (front)	1300 mm	51.2 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1300 mm	51.2 inches
Length	3940 mm	155.1 inches
Width	1550 mm	61 inches
Height	1160 mm	45.7 inches
Ground clearance	140 mm	5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.75
Kerb weight	580 kg	1279 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	42 litres	9.2 [11.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Panhard
Engine code
Cylinders	Flat 2
Capacity	0.8 litre 848 cc (51.748 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	84.85 × 75 mm 3.34 × 2.95 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.13
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 4 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	41.6 PS (41 bhp) (30.6 kW) at 5000 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	69 Nm (51 ft·lb) (7 kgm) at 2250 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	36.1 kW/litre 49 ps/litre 48.3 bhp/litre 0.79 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	81.37 Nm/litre 0.98 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	7.2:1
Fuel system	1 Zenith 36 WI carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1022.5 kPa (148.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	424 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	140 km/h (87 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 71.67 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 PS/kg 52.71 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 70.69 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 18.97 kg/kW 31.69 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	front 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	145 x 380
Tyres rear	145 x 380
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.74
Final drive ratio	6.15
general
Carfolio.com ID	228503
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	8.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1960 Sera Panhard added 2011-01-04. Last modified 2020-02-02.