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
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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 1664 mm     (65,5 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 BMW
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 1971 cc     (120,28 cu in)
Bore 66 mm     (2,6 in)
Stroke 96 mm     (3,78 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,69
Unitary Capacity 328,5 cc/cylinder    (20,05 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 9 : 1
Fuel System Type 3 So carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 125 HP     (93,2 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 179 N.m     (132,1 lb.ft ,  18,3 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 148,4 N.m    (6000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 126,1 HP/ton    (94,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 63,4 HP/litre    (47,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 9,5 s
0 - 60 mph 12,7 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 19,1 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 167 km/h   (103,8 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 11,3 m    (37,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.STLi.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
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