1962 - Fairthorpe - Rockette

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Rockette 1962
General Information
Make Fairthorpe
Model Rockette
Production Year 1962
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2235 mm     (88 in)
Front Track 1219 mm     (48 in)
Rear Track 1219 mm     (48 in)
Length 3734 mm     (147 in)
Width 1473 mm     (58 in)
Height 1168 mm     (46 in)
Ground Clearance 178 mm     (7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,67
Weight 711 kg     (1566,1 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 45,5 litre   (10 Imp gal ,  12 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Triumph
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 1596 cc     (97,39 cu in)
Bore 66,7 mm     (2,63 in)
Stroke 76 mm     (2,99 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,88
Unitary Capacity 266 cc/cylinder    (16,23 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8,75 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 So carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 72 HP     (53,7 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5600 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 126 N.m     (93 lb.ft ,  12,9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 91,6 N.m    (5600 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 101,3 HP/ton    (75,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 45,1 HP/litre    (33,6 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 9,2 s
0 - 60 mph 13,7 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 18,9 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 159 km/h   (98,8 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 rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,75
Turning Circle Diameter 7,3 m    (24 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)