1955 - Paramount - 1.5-Litre

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 1.5-Litre 1955
General Information
Make Paramount
Model 1.5-Litre
Production Year 1955
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2590 mm     (102 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 4318 mm     (170 in)
Width 1676 mm     (66 in)
Height 1422 mm     (56 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,67
Weight 990 kg     (2180,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment
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 1508 cc     (92,02 cu in)
Bore 79,37 mm     (3,12 in)
Stroke 76,2 mm     (3 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,04
Unitary Capacity 377 cc/cylinder    (23,01 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 6,8 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ze carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 47 HP     (35 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 100 N.m     (73,8 lb.ft ,  10,2 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2400 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 76,1 N.m    (4400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 47,5 HP/ton    (35,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 31,2 HP/litre    (23,2 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 19,3 s
0 - 60 mph 31,2 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 24,6 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 117 km/h   (72,7 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,88 : 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.TL.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) LT/LT-GHM
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)