1979 - Fairthorpe - TX-S 1500

Technical Specs of This Model
1. TX-S 1500 1979
General Information
Make Fairthorpe
Model TX-S 1500
Production Year 1979
Country
Designer
Production Number
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2110 mm     (83,1 in)
Front Track 1260 mm     (49,6 in)
Rear Track 1260 mm     (49,6 in)
Length 3720 mm     (146,5 in)
Width 1470 mm     (57,9 in)
Height 1130 mm     (44,5 in)
Ground Clearance 127 mm     (5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,76
Weight 685 kg     (1508,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 44 litre   (9,7 Imp gal ,  11,6 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1493 cc     (91,11 cu in)
Bore 73,7 mm     (2,9 in)
Stroke 87,5 mm     (3,44 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,84
Unitary Capacity 373,25 cc/cylinder    (22,78 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 9,5 : 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 5000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 111 N.m     (81,9 lb.ft ,  11,3 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 101,1 N.m    (5000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 103,6 HP/ton    (77,3 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 47,6 HP/litre    (35,5 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 169 km/h   (105 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,89 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,5
Turning Circle Diameter 7,7 m    (25,3 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.W.TL.LowTrailLi.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
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Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)