1959 Turner 1220 Climax Sports specifications

1959 Turner 1220 Climax Sports data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2070 mm 81.5 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 152 mm 6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight 600 kg 1323 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 26.1 litres 5.7 [6.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Coventry-Climax
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.2 litre
1216 cc
(74.205 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 76.2 × 66.6 mm
3 × 2.62 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.14
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 86 PS (85 bhp) (63 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque 102 Nm (75 ft·lb) (10.4 kgm)
at 4750 rpm
Specific output 52.1 kW/litre
70.9 ps/litre
69.9 bhp/litre
1.15 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 83.88 Nm/litre
1.01 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10.1:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1054.1 kPa (152.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 304 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
143.64 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
105.64 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
141.67 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.47 kg/kW
15.81 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 9.80 m
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.TB.
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 4.20
general
Carfolio.com ID55506
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1959 Turner 1220 Climax Sports added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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