Car Specs

1953 AC Petite

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Dimensions

Wheelbase: 1829mm
Length: 3124mm
Height: 1346mm
Kerb weight: 381kg
Track/tread (rear): 1067mm
Width: 1397mm
Ground clearance: 159mm

Body Details

Body Type: 2 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: 27B
Capacity: 0.3 litre (346 cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.78
Sump: wet sumped
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: rear
Engine Manufacturer: Villiers
Cylinders: 1
Bore × Stroke: 70 × 90mm
Specific output: 23.4bhp/litre
Engine Coolant: Other
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: unknown
Gearbox: 3

Performance

Maximum Power Output: 8.2 PS (8.1 bhp) (6 kW)
Power-to-weight ratio: 21.56 PS/tonne (1000 kg), 15.85 kW/tonne (1000 kg), 21.26 bhp/tonne (1000 kg), 0.01 bhp/lb
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Maximum Speed: 64km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 63.08 kg/kW, 105.36 lb/bhpkg/kW

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Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.71

Brakes

Rear brake diameter: 178 mmmm
Brakes F/R: -/Dr

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Rear: 18 x 3.25
Tyres Front: 8 x 4

Other

Unitary Capacity: 346cc
RAC rating: 3.0
Valve Gear: two stroke (TS), 0 valves per cylinder, 0 valves in total
Number of doors: 2

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