1959 - AC - Greyhound

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Greyhound 1959
2. Greyhound 1959
3. Greyhound 1959
General Information
Make AC
Model Greyhound
Production Year 1959
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2540 mm     (100 in)
Front Track 1384 mm     (54,5 in)
Rear Track 1384 mm     (54,5 in)
Length 4572 mm     (180 in)
Width 1664 mm     (65,5 in)
Height 1334 mm     (52,5 in)
Ground Clearance 178 mm     (7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,8
Weight
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 54,6 litre   (12 Imp gal ,  14,4 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Bristol
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 2215 cc     (135,17 cu in)
Bore 68,69 mm     (2,7 in)
Stroke 99,64 mm     (3,92 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,69
Unitary Capacity 369,17 cc/cylinder    (22,53 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 3 So carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 105 HP     (78,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4700 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 175 N.m     (129,2 lb.ft ,  17,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 159,1 N.m    (4700 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 47,4 HP/litre    (35,3 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 4OD
Top Gear Ratio 3,2 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,1 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 11,3 m    (37,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.STLi.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)