1955 Willys Ace specifications

1955 Willys Ace data
 
bodywork
Body type
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2743 mm 108 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4648 mm 183 inches
Width 1829 mm 72 inches
Height 1524 mm 60 inches
Ground clearance 178 mm 7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight 1172 kg 2584 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 86.4 litres 19 [22.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.6 litre
2640 cc
(161.103 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 79.38 × 88.9 mm
3.13 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.89
Valve gear overhead inlet, side exhaust (oise)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 91 PS (90 bhp) (67 kW)
at 4200 rpm
maximum torque 183 Nm (135 ft·lb) (18.7 kgm)
at 1800 rpm
Specific output 25.4 kW/litre
34.6 ps/litre
34.1 bhp/litre
0.56 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 69.32 Nm/litre
0.84 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.6:1
Fuel system 1 Ca carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 871.1 kPa (126.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 440 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
77.86 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
57.26 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
76.79 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
17.46 kg/kW
29.17 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 wheel drive  
Torque split
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.70 m
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 857 cm2
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.7
Final drive ratio 4.56
general
Carfolio.com ID22308
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 23.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1955 Willys Ace added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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