1953 AC Petite Specs

Specifications

Dimensions

Wheelbase:1829mm

Length:3124mm

Height:1346mm

Track/tread (rear):1067

Width:1397mm

Ground clearance:159

Kerb weight:381 kg

Body Details

Body type:2 seater sedan/saloon

Engine details

engine type:naturally aspirated petrol

Engine code:27B

Capacity:0.3 litre346 cc(21.114 cu in)

Bore/stroke ratio:0.78

sump:wet sumped

Catalytic converter:N

Engine position:rear

Engine manufacturer:Villiers

Cylinders:1

Bore × Stroke:70 × 90 mm, 2.76 × 3.54 in

Specific output:23.4 bhp/litre0.38 bhp/cu in

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:64 km/h (40 mph)mph

Weight-to-power ratio:63.08 kg/kW, 105.36 lb/bhp

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Chassis & Geomtry

length:wheelbase ratio:1.71

Brakes

Rear brake diameter:178 mm

Brakes F/R:-/Dr

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres rear:18 x 3.25

Tyres front:8 x 4

Other

Unitary capacity:346 cc

RAC rating:3.0

Number of doors:2

Valve gear:two stroke (TS), 0 valves per cylinder, 0 valves in total

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