1959 - AC - Greyhound

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Greyhound 1959
2. Greyhound 1959
3. Greyhound 1959
General Information
Make AC
Model Greyhound
Production Year 1959
Country
Designer
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Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2540 mm     (100 in)
Front Track 1384 mm     (54,5 in)
Rear Track 1384 mm     (54,5 in)
Length 4572 mm     (180 in)
Width 1657 mm     (65,2 in)
Height 1334 mm     (52,5 in)
Ground Clearance 178 mm     (7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,8
Weight 991 kg     (2182,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 54,6 litre   (12 Imp gal ,  14,4 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer AC
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1991 cc     (121,5 cu in)
Bore 65 mm     (2,56 in)
Stroke 100 mm     (3,94 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,65
Unitary Capacity 331,83 cc/cylinder    (20,25 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 9 : 1
Fuel System Type 3 SU carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 105 HP     (78,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 163 N.m     (120,3 lb.ft ,  16,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 149,5 N.m    (5000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 106 HP/ton    (79 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 52,7 HP/litre    (39,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 9,5 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 19 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 174 km/h   (108,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,1 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.STLi.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
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Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)