1953 - Kaiser - Darrin

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Darrin 1953
General Information
Make Kaiser
Model Darrin
Production Year 1953
Country
Designer Howard Darrin
Production Number 435
Model Code KF161
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2540 mm     (100 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 4674 mm     (184 in)
Width 1715 mm     (67,5 in)
Height 1295 mm     (51 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,84
Weight 987 kg     (2174 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Willys
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2641 cc     (161,16 cu in)
Bore 79,4 mm     (3,13 in)
Stroke 88,9 mm     (3,5 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,89
Unitary Capacity 440,17 cc/cylinder    (26,86 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 7,6 : 1
Fuel System Type 3 carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 90 HP     (67,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 172 N.m     (126,9 lb.ft ,  17,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 1600 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 152,6 N.m    (4200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 91,2 HP/ton    (68 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 34,1 HP/litre    (25,4 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 3OD
Top Gear Ratio 0,7 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,01 : 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) 5.90 x 15
Tyres (rear) 5.90 x 15