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General Information |
Make |
Frazer Nash |
Model |
Continental |
Production Year |
1957 |
Country |
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Designer |
Pininfarina |
Production Number |
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Model Code |
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Model Family |
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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 |
178 mm (7 in) |
Length / Wheelbase Ratio |
1,63 |
Weight |
914 kg (2013,2 lb) |
Weight Distribution (front/rear) |
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Fuel Capacity |
68,2 litre (15 Imp gal , 18 US gal) |
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Aerodynamics |
Drag Coefficient |
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Frontal Area |
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Cx |
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Engine Specifications |
Engine Manufacturer |
BMW |
Engine Location |
Front |
Engine Alignment |
Longitudinal |
Engine Construction |
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Coolant Type |
Water |
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 |
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Compression Ratio |
7,8 : 1 |
Fuel System Type |
2 So carbs |
Aspiration Type |
Normal |
Compressor Type |
- |
Intercooler Type |
None |
Catalytic Converter |
No |
Maximum Engine Power |
140 HP (104,4 kW) |
Maximum Engine Power rpm |
4800 d/d |
Maximum Engine Torque |
220 N.m (162,4 lb.ft , 22,4 kg.m) |
Maximum Engine Torque rpm |
2000 d/d |
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm |
207,7 N.m (4800 d/d) |
Power / Weight Ratio |
153,2 HP/ton (114,2 W/kg) |
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio |
54,3 HP/litre (40,5 kW/litre) |
CO2 Emissions |
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Fuel Consumption |
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Performance |
0 - 80 km/h |
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0 - 60 mph |
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0 - 100 km/h |
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0 - 160 km/h |
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80 - 120 km/h (in top gear) |
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0 - 400 m Acceleration |
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0 - 1000 m Acceleration |
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Top Speed |
209 km/h (129,9 mph) |
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Gearbox and Transmission |
Transmission Type |
4M |
Top Gear Ratio |
1 : 1 |
Final Drive Ratio |
3,42 : 1 |
Drive Wheels |
RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) |
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Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes |
Steering Type |
rack & pinion |
Steering Turns (lock to lock) |
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Turning Circle Diameter |
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Suspension (front) |
I.CS. |
Suspension (rear) |
dD.TB. |
Brakes (front/rear) |
Dr/Dr |
Brake Disc Diameter (front) |
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Brake Disc Diameter (rear) |
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Wheels (front) |
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Wheels (rear) |
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Tyres (front) |
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Tyres (rear) |
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