1956 - Frazer Nash - Continental

Technical Specs of This Model
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4. Continental 1957
General Information
Make Frazer Nash
Model Continental
Production Year 1956
Country
Designer Pininfarina
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2515 mm     (99 in)
Front Track 1359 mm     (53,5 in)
Rear Track 1359 mm     (53,5 in)
Length 4089 mm     (161 in)
Width 1524 mm     (60 in)
Height 1320 mm     (52 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,63
Weight 848 kg     (1867,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMW
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment
Engine Construction
Coolant Type
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2580 cc     (157,44 cu in)
Bore 74 mm     (2,91 in)
Stroke 75 mm     (2,95 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,99
Unitary Capacity 322,5 cc/cylinder    (19,68 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 7,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 Ze carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 130 HP     (96,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 154,3 N.m    (6000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 153,3 HP/ton    (114,3 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 50,4 HP/litre    (37,6 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 11 s
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 201 km/h   (124,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type
Top Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)