1956 Turner 950

Turner 950 is a car that has a 2 door convertible/cabriolet body style with a front positioned engine powering the rear wheels. The 0.9 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 4 cylinder unit that has an output of 34 bhp (34.5 PS/25.4 kW) of power at 4750 rpm, and maximum torque of 68 N·m (50 lb·ft/6.9 kgm) at 2000 rpm. A 4 speed manual transmission delivers the power to the driven wheels. Stated weight at the kerb is 560 kg. Maximum claimed speed is 100 km/h (62 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3505 mm
Weight
560 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.9 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
34.5 PS / 34 bhp / 25.4 kW @ 4750 rpm
Torque
68 Nm / 50 ft.lb / 6.9 kgm @ 2000 rpm
Top speed
100 km/h / 62 mph

1956 Turner 950 specifications

1956 Turner 950 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	560 kg	1235 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	BMC
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	0.9 litre 947 cc (57.789 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	62.9 × 76.2 mm 2.48 × 3 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.83
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	34.5 PS (34 bhp) (25.4 kW) at 4750 rpm
maximum torque	68 Nm (50 ft·lb) (6.9 kgm) at 2000 rpm
Specific output	26.8 kW/litre 36.4 ps/litre 35.9 bhp/litre 0.59 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	71.81 Nm/litre 0.87 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8.3:1
Fuel system	2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	902.3 kPa (130.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	236.75 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	100 km/h (62 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 61.56 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 45.27 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 60.71 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 22.09 kg/kW 36.89 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	I.CS.
Rear suspension	LA.TB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	5.20 x 15
Tyres rear	5.20 x 15
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.55
general
Carfolio.com ID	55484
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	9.8
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1956 Turner 950 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.