1959 Shamrock

Shamrock is an automobile that has a 2 door convertible/cabriolet type body styled by Alvin 'Spike' Rhiando with a front positioned engine delivering power to the rear wheels. The Shamrock's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1.5 litre, overhead valve 4 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. In this application it develops 53 bhp (54 PS/40 kW) of power at 4350 rpm, and maximum torque of 111.9 N·m (83 lb·ft/11.4 kgm) at 2100 rpm. This power is transferred to the wheels by means of a 4 speed manual gearbox. Top stated speed is 145 km/h, or 90 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 4/5 seats
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.5 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
54 PS / 53 bhp / 40 kW @ 4350 rpm
Torque
111.9 Nm / 83 ft.lb / 11.4 kgm @ 2100 rpm
Top speed
145 km/h / 90 mph

1959 Shamrock specifications

1959 Shamrock data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer	Alvin 'Spike' Rhiando
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2489 mm	98 inches
Track/tread (front)	1295 mm	51 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1245 mm	49 inches
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	45.5 litres	10 [12] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Austin
Engine code	A-55
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.5 litre 1490 cc (90.925 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	73 × 89 mm 2.87 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.82
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	54 PS (53 bhp) (40 kW) at 4350 rpm
maximum torque	111.9 Nm (83 ft·lb) (11.4 kgm) at 2100 rpm
Specific output	26.5 kW/litre 36.1 ps/litre 35.6 bhp/litre 0.58 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	75.1 Nm/litre 0.91 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	8.3:1
Fuel system	1 SU carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	943.7 kPa (136.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	372.5 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	145 km/h (90 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
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	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	5.90 x 14
Tyres rear	5.90 x 14
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter	228 mm
Rear brake diameter	228 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.56
general
Carfolio.com ID	439692
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	13.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1959 Shamrock added 2015-09-24. Last modified 2020-02-02.