1959 - Elva - Courier

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Courier 1963
2. Courier 1962
3. Courier 1959
4. Courier 1961
General Information
Make Elva
Model Courier
Production Year 1959
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2311 mm     (91 in)
Front Track 1283 mm     (50,5 in)
Rear Track 1270 mm     (50 in)
Length 3848 mm     (151,5 in)
Width 1511 mm     (59,5 in)
Height 1168 mm     (46 in)
Ground Clearance 152 mm     (6 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,67
Weight 453 kg     (997,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 40,9 litre   (9 Imp gal ,  10,8 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer MG
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1489 cc     (90,86 cu in)
Bore 73 mm     (2,87 in)
Stroke 89 mm     (3,5 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,82
Unitary Capacity 372,25 cc/cylinder    (22,72 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8,3 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 SU carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 72 HP     (53,7 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 105 N.m     (77,5 lb.ft ,  10,7 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 102,5 N.m    (5000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 158,9 HP/ton    (118,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 48,4 HP/litre    (36,1 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 158 km/h   (98,2 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,7 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 10,7 m    (35,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.DW.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.PR.RA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)