1960 - Vanden Plas - Princess

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Princess 1960
General Information
Make Vanden Plas
Model Princess
Production Year 1960
Country
Designer
Production Number
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 6/7S LIM
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 3353 mm     (132 in)
Front Track 1486 mm     (58,5 in)
Rear Track 1524 mm     (60 in)
Length 5461 mm     (215 in)
Width 1842 mm     (72,5 in)
Height 1778 mm     (70 in)
Ground Clearance 165 mm     (6,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,63
Weight 2121 kg     (4671,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 72,7 litre   (16 Imp gal ,  19,2 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMC
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3990 cc     (243,49 cu in)
Bore 87,3 mm     (3,44 in)
Stroke 111,1 mm     (4,37 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,79
Unitary Capacity 665 cc/cylinder    (40,58 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 6,8 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 St carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 120 HP     (89,5 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 251 N.m     (185,2 lb.ft ,  25,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2750 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 213,6 N.m    (4000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 56,6 HP/ton    (42,2 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 30,1 HP/litre    (22,4 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 16,1 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 22,8 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 138 km/h   (85,8 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,45 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 4
Turning Circle Diameter 11,1 m    (36,4 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)