1938 Steyr Type 55 specifications

1938 Steyr Type 55 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
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 3670 mm 144.5 inches
Width 1520 mm 59.8 inches
Height 1460 mm 57.5 inches
Ground clearance 190 mm 7.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.63
Kerb weight 830 kg 1830 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 29.5 litres 6.5 [7.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Steyr
Engine code
Cylinders Flat 4
Capacity 1.2 litre
1158 cc
(70.665 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 64 × 90 mm
2.52 × 3.54 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.71
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 25.6 PS (25.2 bhp) (18.8 kW)
at 3600 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 16.2 kW/litre
22.1 ps/litre
21.8 bhp/litre
0.36 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 289.5 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 95 km/h (59 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
30.78 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 PS/kg
22.64 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.02 kW/kg
30.36 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 bhp/kg
0.01 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
44.17 kg/kW
73.78 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 I.
Rear suspension I.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 4.50-17
Tyres rear 4.50-17
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.85
general
Carfolio.com ID4620
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 10.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1938 Steyr Type 55 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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