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Technical Specs of This Model |
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Electron 1957
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General Information |
Make |
Fairthorpe |
Model |
Electron |
Production Year |
1957 |
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Designer |
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Production Number |
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Model Code |
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Model Family |
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Chassis and Dimensions |
Chassis Type |
2S RDSR |
Number of Doors |
2 |
Wheelbase |
2134 mm (84 in) |
Front Track |
1219 mm (48 in) |
Rear Track |
1219 mm (48 in) |
Length |
3658 mm (144 in) |
Width |
1524 mm (60 in) |
Height |
1168 mm (46 in) |
Ground Clearance |
191 mm (7,5 in) |
Length / Wheelbase Ratio |
1,71 |
Weight |
522 kg (1149,8 lb) |
Weight Distribution (front/rear) |
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Fuel Capacity |
45,5 litre (10 Imp gal , 12 US gal) |
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Aerodynamics |
Drag Coefficient |
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Frontal Area |
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Cx |
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Engine Specifications |
Engine Manufacturer |
Coventry-Climax |
Engine Location |
Front |
Engine Alignment |
Longitudinal |
Engine Construction |
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Coolant Type |
Water |
Engine Type |
SOHC |
Number of Cylinders and Placement |
S-4 |
Valves per Cylinder |
2 (Total of 8 Pieces) |
Engine Displacement |
1098 cc (67 cu in) |
Bore |
72,4 mm (2,85 in) |
Stroke |
66,7 mm (2,63 in) |
Bore / Stroke Ratio |
1,09 |
Unitary Capacity |
274,5 cc/cylinder (16,75 cu in/cylinder) |
Number of Main Bearings |
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Compression Ratio |
9,1 : 1 |
Fuel System Type |
2 SU carbs |
Aspiration Type |
Normal |
Compressor Type |
- |
Intercooler Type |
None |
Catalytic Converter |
No |
Maximum Engine Power |
71 HP (52,9 kW) |
Maximum Engine Power rpm |
6500 d/d |
Maximum Engine Torque |
91 N.m (67,2 lb.ft , 9,3 kg.m) |
Maximum Engine Torque rpm |
4750 d/d |
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm |
77,8 N.m (6500 d/d) |
Power / Weight Ratio |
136 HP/ton (101,4 W/kg) |
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio |
64,7 HP/litre (48,2 kW/litre) |
CO2 Emissions |
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Fuel Consumption |
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Performance |
0 - 80 km/h |
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0 - 60 mph |
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0 - 100 km/h |
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0 - 160 km/h |
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80 - 120 km/h (in top gear) |
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0 - 400 m Acceleration |
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0 - 1000 m Acceleration |
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Top Speed |
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Gearbox and Transmission |
Transmission Type |
4M |
Top Gear Ratio |
1 : 1 |
Final Drive Ratio |
4,4 : 1 |
Drive Wheels |
RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) |
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Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes |
Steering Type |
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Steering Turns (lock to lock) |
2,3 |
Turning Circle Diameter |
9,8 m (32,2 ft) |
Suspension (front) |
I.CS. |
Suspension (rear) |
LA.CS. |
Brakes (front/rear) |
Dr/Dr |
Brake Disc Diameter (front) |
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Brake Disc Diameter (rear) |
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Wheels (front) |
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Wheels (rear) |
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Tyres (front) |
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Tyres (rear) |
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