1953 - Singer - SM 1500

Technical Specs of This Model
1. SM 1500 1951
2. SM 1500 1953
General Information
Make Singer
Model SM 1500
Production Year 1953
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S RDSR
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2730 mm     (107,5 in)
Front Track 1295 mm     (51 in)
Rear Track 1295 mm     (51 in)
Length 4483 mm     (176,5 in)
Width 1600 mm     (63 in)
Height 1626 mm     (64 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,64
Weight 1184 kg     (2607,9 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %53 / %47
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area 1,99
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Singer
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1497 cc     (91,35 cu in)
Bore 73 mm     (2,87 in)
Stroke 89,4 mm     (3,52 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,82
Unitary Capacity 374,25 cc/cylinder    (22,84 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 7 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 So carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 58 HP     (43,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4600 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 105 N.m     (77,5 lb.ft ,  10,7 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2600 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 89,8 N.m    (4600 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 49 HP/ton    (36,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 38,7 HP/litre    (28,9 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 14,9 s
0 - 60 mph 23,1 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 22,5 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 122 km/h   (75,8 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 5,1 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)