1959 - Messerschmitt - TG 500

Technical Specs of This Model
1. TG 500 1959
General Information
Make Messerschmitt
Model TG 500
Production Year 1959
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S Minicar
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 1890 mm     (74,4 in)
Front Track 1118 mm     (44 in)
Rear Track 1041 mm     (41 in)
Length 3048 mm     (120 in)
Width 1295 mm     (51 in)
Height 1270 mm     (50 in)
Ground Clearance 152 mm     (6 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,61
Weight 370 kg     (815 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 30 litre   (6,6 Imp gal ,  7,9 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer
Engine Location Rear
Engine Alignment
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Air
Engine Type TS
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-2
Valves per Cylinder 0    (Total of 0 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 490 cc     (29,9 cu in)
Bore 67 mm     (2,64 in)
Stroke 70 mm     (2,76 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,96
Unitary Capacity 245 cc/cylinder    (14,95 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 6,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Bi carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 24 HP     (17,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 33 N.m     (24,4 lb.ft ,  3,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 34,2 N.m    (5000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 64,9 HP/ton    (48,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 49 HP/litre    (36,5 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 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,4 : 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.RT.
Suspension (rear) I.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)