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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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| 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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| 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) |
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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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| Wheels (front) |
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| Wheels (rear) |
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| Tyres (front) |
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