1956 - Frazer Nash - Continental

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General Information
Make Frazer Nash
Model Continental
Production Year 1956
Country
Designer Pininfarina
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2438 mm     (96 in)
Front Track 1270 mm     (50 in)
Rear Track 1359 mm     (53,5 in)
Length 3962 mm     (156 in)
Width 1575 mm     (62 in)
Height 914 mm     (36 in)
Ground Clearance 178 mm     (7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,63
Weight 890 kg     (1960,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 77,3 litre   (17 Imp gal ,  20,4 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMW
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2430 cc     (148,29 cu in)
Bore 72 mm     (2,83 in)
Stroke 75 mm     (2,95 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,96
Unitary Capacity 303,75 cc/cylinder    (18,54 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 SU carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 120 HP     (89,5 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 155,4 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 134,8 HP/ton    (100,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 49,4 HP/litre    (36,8 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 3,5 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 8,5 m    (27,9 ft)
Suspension (front) I.TL.
Suspension (rear) dD.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)