1960 Sera Panhard

This car has a 2 door convertible/cabriolet body style with a front located engine powering the front wheels. It is powered by a naturally aspirated engine of 0.8 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 2 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 49 bhp (49.7 PS/36.5 kW) of power at 6300 rpm, and maximum torque of 69 N·m (51 lb·ft/7 kgm) at 2500 rpm. A 4 speed manual transmission transmits the power to the driven wheels. It weighs a claimed 580 kg at the kerb. Top claimed speed is 155 km/h, which equates to 96 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
49.7 PS / 49 bhp / 36.5 kW @ 6300 rpm
Torque
69 Nm / 51 ft.lb / 7 kgm @ 2500 rpm
Top speed
155 km/h / 96 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	84.84 × 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)	49.7 PS (49 bhp) (36.5 kW) at 6300 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	69 Nm (51 ft·lb) (7 kgm) at 2500 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	43.1 kW/litre 58.6 ps/litre 57.8 bhp/litre 0.95 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 38 WIM 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	155 km/h (96 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 85.66 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 PS/kg 63 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 84.48 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 15.87 kg/kW 26.51 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	272954
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	8.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1960 Sera Panhard added 2012-05-28. Last modified 2020-02-02.