1958 Siata 1400 Caracas Coupé specifications

1958 Siata 1400 Caracas Coupé data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2650 mm 104.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1320 mm 52 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1320 mm 52 inches
Length 4320 mm 170.1 inches
Width 1650 mm 65 inches
Height 1570 mm 61.8 inches
Ground clearance 172 mm 6.8 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.63
Kerb weight 1140 kg 2513 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 55 litres 12.1 [14.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Fiat
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.4 litre
1395 cc
(85.128 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82 × 66 mm
3.23 × 2.6 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.24
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 58 PS (57 bhp) (43 kW)
at 4600 rpm
maximum torque 88 Nm (65 ft·lb) (9 kgm)
at 3700 rpm
Specific output 30.5 kW/litre
41.4 ps/litre
40.9 bhp/litre
0.67 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 63.08 Nm/litre
0.76 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 7.5:1
Fuel system 1 Weber 36 DIT carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 792.7 kPa (115 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 348.75 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
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
50.7 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
37.29 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
50 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
26.82 kg/kW
44.8 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 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 5.90-14
Tyres rear 5.90-14
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.44
general
Carfolio.com ID666897
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1958 Siata 1400 Caracas Coupé added 2020-04-14.
Last modified 2020-04-14.