1959 Turner 1100

The Turner 1100 is a 2 door convertible/cabriolet-bodied road car with a front positioned engine powering the rear wheels. The 1.1 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, single overhead camshaft, 4 cylinder that produces 83 bhp (84 PS/62 kW) of power at 6800 rpm, and maximum torque of 98 N·m (72 lb·ft/10 kgm) at 4750 rpm. The stated kerb weight is 590 kg. Its maximum speed claimed is 154 km/h or 96 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3505 mm
Weight
590 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.1 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
84 PS / 83 bhp / 62 kW @ 6800 rpm
Torque
98 Nm / 72 ft.lb / 10 kgm @ 4750 rpm
Top speed
154 km/h / 96 mph

1959 Turner 1100 specifications

1959 Turner 1100 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2045 mm	80.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1156 mm	45.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1137 mm	44.8 inches
Length	3505 mm	138 inches
Width	1372 mm	54 inches
Height	1194 mm	47 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.71
Kerb weight	590 kg	1301 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Coventry-Climax
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.1 litre 1098 cc (67.004 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	72.4 × 66.7 mm 2.85 × 2.63 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.09
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	84 PS (83 bhp) (62 kW) at 6800 rpm
maximum torque	98 Nm (72 ft·lb) (10 kgm) at 4750 rpm
Specific output	56.4 kW/litre 76.6 ps/litre 75.6 bhp/litre 1.24 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	89.25 Nm/litre 1.08 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	9.8:1
Fuel system	2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1121.6 kPa (162.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	274.5 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	154 km/h (96 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 142.63 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.14 PS/kg 104.9 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 kW/kg 140.68 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.14 bhp/kg 0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 9.53 kg/kW 15.92 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
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.20
general
Carfolio.com ID	55495
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	13.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1959 Turner 1100 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.