1959 - Fairthorpe - Zeta

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Zeta 1962
2. Zeta 1959
General Information
Make Fairthorpe
Model Zeta
Production Year 1959
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2223 mm     (87,5 in)
Front Track 1334 mm     (52,5 in)
Rear Track 1156 mm     (45,5 in)
Length 3556 mm     (140 in)
Width 1473 mm     (58 in)
Height 1170 mm     (46,1 in)
Ground Clearance 191 mm     (7,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,6
Weight 673 kg     (1482,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2553 cc     (155,79 cu in)
Bore 82,55 mm     (3,25 in)
Stroke 79,5 mm     (3,13 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,04
Unitary Capacity 425,5 cc/cylinder    (25,97 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 9 : 1
Fuel System Type 3 SU carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 137 HP     (102,2 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 217 N.m     (160,1 lb.ft ,  22,1 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3200 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 177,4 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 203,6 HP/ton    (151,8 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 53,7 HP/litre    (40 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 5,8 s
0 - 60 mph 7,9 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 15,8 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 209 km/h   (129,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,7 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type worm & bevel
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 9,6 m    (31,5 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr-H
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)