1936 Steyr Type 50

The Steyr Type 50 is a saloon (sedan) with 2 doors and a front mounted engine which transmits the power through the rear wheels. Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1 litre, side valve 4 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. In this application it develops 22 bhp (22.3 PS/16.4 kW) of power at 3800 rpm. The engine supplies its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission. Stated weight at the kerb is 750 kg. Top claimed speed is 90 km/h, which equates to 56 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3610 mm
Weight
750 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1 litre
Cylinders
4, Flat
Power
22.3 PS / 22 bhp / 16.4 kW @ 3800 rpm
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
90 km/h / 56 mph

1936 Steyr Type 50 specifications

1936 Steyr Type 50 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2250 mm	88.6 inches
Track/tread (front)	1250 mm	49.2 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1250 mm	49.2 inches
Length	3610 mm	142.1 inches
Width	1518 mm	59.8 inches
Height	1460 mm	57.5 inches
Ground clearance	175 mm	6.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.6
Kerb weight	750 kg	1653 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	29 litres	6.4 [7.7] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Steyr
Engine code
Cylinders	Flat 4
Capacity	1 litre 984 cc (60.047 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	59 × 90 mm 2.32 × 3.54 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.66
Valve gear	side valve (SV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	22.3 PS (22 bhp) (16.4 kW) at 3800 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	16.7 kW/litre 22.7 ps/litre 22.4 bhp/litre 0.37 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	5.8:1
Fuel system	1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	246 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	90 km/h (56 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 29.74 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 PS/kg 21.87 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.02 kW/kg 29.33 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 bhp/kg 0.01 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 45.72 kg/kW 76.36 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	10.50 m
Front suspension	I.
Rear suspension	I.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	4.50 x 17
Tyres rear	4.50 x 17
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.86
general
Carfolio.com ID	4609
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	8.6
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1936 Steyr Type 50 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.