1958 - Edsel - Corsair

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Corsair 1959
2. Corsair 1958
General Information
Make Edsel
Model Corsair
Production Year 1958
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 3152 mm     (124,1 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 5560 mm     (218,9 in)
Width 2027 mm     (79,8 in)
Height
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,76
Weight 1921 kg     (4231,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 6744 cc     (411,55 cu in)
Bore 106,8 mm     (4,2 in)
Stroke 94,1 mm     (3,7 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,13
Unitary Capacity 843 cc/cylinder    (51,44 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 10,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ho carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 345 HP     (257,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4600 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 644 N.m     (475,3 lb.ft ,  65,7 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2900 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 534,1 N.m    (4600 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 179,6 HP/ton    (133,9 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 51,2 HP/litre    (38,1 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,91 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 8.50 x 14
Tyres (rear) 8.50 x 14