1951 Singer SM 1500

This vehicle has a 2 door roadster body style with a front mounted engine supplying power to the rear wheels. The Singer SM 1500's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1.5 litre, single overhead camshaft 4 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. This unit has an output of 48 bhp (48.7 PS/35.8 kW) of power at 4200 rpm, and maximum torque of 98 N·m (72 lb·ft/10 kgm) at 2200 rpm. A 4 speed manual gearbox transmits the power to the wheels. Stated weight at the kerb is 1184 kg. It is claimed to achieve a maxiumum speed of 118 km/h (73 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door roadster with 2 seats
Length
4483 mm
Weight
1184 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.5 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
48.7 PS / 48 bhp / 35.8 kW @ 4200 rpm
Torque
98 Nm / 72 ft.lb / 10 kgm @ 2200 rpm
Top speed
118 km/h / 73 mph

1951 Singer SM 1500 specifications

1951 Singer SM 1500 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater roadster
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2730 mm	107.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1295 mm	51 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1295 mm	51 inches
Length	4483 mm	176.5 inches
Width	1600 mm	63 inches
Height	1626 mm	64 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.64
Kerb weight	1184 kg	2610 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
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	48.7 PS (48 bhp) (35.8 kW) at 4200 rpm
maximum torque	98 Nm (72 ft·lb) (10 kgm) at 2200 rpm
Specific output	23.9 kW/litre 32.5 ps/litre 32.1 bhp/litre 0.53 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	65.46 Nm/litre 0.79 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7:1
Fuel system	1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	822.6 kPa (119.3 psi)
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)	17 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	24.3 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	118 km/h (73 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 41.1 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 PS/kg 30.23 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 40.54 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 33.08 kg/kW 55.25 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	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.CS.
Rear suspension	LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	5.10
general
Carfolio.com ID	45397
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	13.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1951 Singer SM 1500 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.