1960 - Fairthorpe - Electron Minor

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Electron Minor 1960
2. Electron Minor 1957
General Information
Make Fairthorpe
Model Electron Minor
Production Year 1960
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2057 mm     (81 in)
Front Track 1245 mm     (49 in)
Rear Track 1232 mm     (48,5 in)
Length 3353 mm     (132 in)
Width 1473 mm     (58 in)
Height 1170 mm     (46,1 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,63
Weight 490 kg     (1079,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMC
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 948 cc     (57,85 cu in)
Bore 63 mm     (2,48 in)
Stroke 76 mm     (2,99 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,83
Unitary Capacity 237 cc/cylinder    (14,46 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 SU carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 42,5 HP     (31,7 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 66 N.m     (48,7 lb.ft ,  6,7 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 67,3 N.m    (4500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 86,7 HP/ton    (64,7 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 44,8 HP/litre    (33,4 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 150 km/h   (93,2 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,55 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)