1956 T 600 Coupé

Prototype

The T 600 Coupé is a front wheel drive automobile, with its engine placed in the front, and a 2 door coupé bodyshell designed by Ghia-Lugano. The T 600 Coupé belongs to the Prototype range of cars from T. Power is supplied by an overhead valve, 0.6 litre naturally aspirated 2 cylinder engine, with 2 valves per cylinder that produces power and torque figures of 24.2 bhp (24.5 PS/18 kW) at 5800 rpm and 32 N·m (23.6 lb·ft/3.3 kgm) at 3000 rpm respectively. The power is supplied to the wheels by means of a 4 speed manual gearbox. Quoted weight at the kerb is 500 kg.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
3980 mm
Weight
500 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.6 litre
Cylinders
2, Flat
Power
24.5 PS / 24.2 bhp / 18 kW @ 5800 rpm
Torque
32 Nm / 23.6 ft.lb / 3.3 kgm @ 3000 rpm

1956 T 600 Coupé specifications

1956 T 600 Coupé data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer	Ghia-Lugano
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2300 mm	90.6 inches
Track/tread (front)	1200 mm	47.2 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1200 mm	47.2 inches
Length	3980 mm	156.7 inches
Width	1490 mm	58.7 inches
Height	1360 mm	53.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.73
Kerb weight	500 kg	1102 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	30 litres	6.6 [7.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders	Flat 2
Capacity	0.6 litre 578 cc (35.272 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	72 × 71 mm 2.83 × 2.8 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.01
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 4 valves in total
maximum power output	24.5 PS (24.2 bhp) (18 kW) at 5800 rpm
maximum torque	32 Nm (23.6 ft·lb) (3.3 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output	31.2 kW/litre 42.5 ps/litre 41.9 bhp/litre 0.69 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	55.36 Nm/litre 0.67 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	7:1
Fuel system	2 OBA carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	695.7 kPa (100.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	289 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
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 49.07 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 36.09 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 48.4 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 27.71 kg/kW 46.28 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	front 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	5.20-13
Tyres rear	5.20-13
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.81
Final drive ratio	6.20
general
Carfolio.com ID	549076
Production total
Model code
Model family	Prototype
RAC rating	6.4
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1956 T 600 Coupé added 2018-03-31. Last modified 2020-03-16.