1953 Singer SM 1500

Singer SM 1500 is an automobile that has a 2 door roadster type body with a front positioned engine powering 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 powerplant produces 58 bhp (59 PS/43 kW) of power at 4600 rpm, and maximum torque of 105 N·m (77 lb·ft/10.7 kgm) at 2600 rpm. A 4 speed manual transmission supplies the power to the wheels. With a stated kerb weight of 1184 kg, the Singer SM 1500 manages to cover the 0-60 mph yardstick in 23.1 seconds and the standing quarter mile in 22.5 seconds. Maximum stated speed is 122 km/h, or 76 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
59 PS / 58 bhp / 43 kW @ 4600 rpm
Torque
105 Nm / 77 ft.lb / 10.7 kgm @ 2600 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 23.1 s
Top speed
122 km/h / 76 mph

1953 Singer SM 1500 specifications

1953 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	53% front
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area	1.99 m²
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	59 PS (58 bhp) (43 kW) at 4600 rpm
maximum torque	105 Nm (77 ft·lb) (10.7 kgm) at 2600 rpm
Specific output	28.9 kW/litre 39.3 ps/litre 38.7 bhp/litre 0.63 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	70.14 Nm/litre 0.85 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7:1
Fuel system	2 So carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	881.4 kPa (127.8 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)	14.9 s
Acceleration 0-60mph	23.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	22.5 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	122 km/h (76 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 49.67 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 36.53 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 48.99 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 27.38 kg/kW 45.73 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
Rear suspension
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	45408
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	13.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1953 Singer SM 1500 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.