1955 Singer Hunters S specifications

1955 Singer Hunters S data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2730 mm 107.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1282 mm 50.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1295 mm 51 inches
Length 4419 mm 174 inches
Width 1600 mm 63 inches
Height 1626 mm 64 inches
Ground clearance 203 mm 8 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.62
Kerb weight 1130 kg 2491 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 45.4 litres 10 [12] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Singer
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.5 litre
1497 cc
(91.353 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 73 × 89.4 mm
2.87 × 3.52 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.82
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 51 PS (50 bhp) (37 kW)
at 4200 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 24.9 kW/litre
33.9 ps/litre
33.4 bhp/litre
0.55 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 7.2:1
Fuel system 1 Solex 30 FAI carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 374.25 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 120 km/h (75 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
44.86 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 PS/kg
33 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
44.25 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
30.31 kg/kW
50.62 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 5.50 x 16
Tyres rear 5.50 x 16
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter 229 mm
Rear brake diameter 229 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 5.13
general
Carfolio.com ID376486
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 13.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1955 Singer Hunters S added 2014-11-16.
Last modified 2020-02-02.
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