1957 - Fairthorpe - Electron Mk II

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Electron Mk II 1957
2. Electron Mk II 1957
General Information
Make Fairthorpe
Model Electron Mk II
Production Year 1957
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S RDSR
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2083 mm     (82 in)
Front Track 1219 mm     (48 in)
Rear Track 1219 mm     (48 in)
Length 3658 mm     (144 in)
Width 1525 mm     (60 in)
Height 1168 mm     (46 in)
Ground Clearance 178 mm     (7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,76
Weight 542 kg     (1193,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 45,5 litre   (10 Imp gal ,  12 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Coventry-Climax
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
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
Compression Ratio 10,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 SU carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 93 HP     (69,4 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6900 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 98 N.m     (72,3 lb.ft ,  10 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4700 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 96 N.m    (6900 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 171,6 HP/ton    (128 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 84,7 HP/litre    (63,2 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 16,8 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 185 km/h   (115 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,11 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,5
Turning Circle Diameter 9,8 m    (32,2 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
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Tyres (front)
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