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1954 Abarth Simca GT Coupé

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Abarth

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Build Start: 1954

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1954
Model Variant: Simca

Dimensions

Track/tread (front): 1240 mmmm
Length: 3880mm
Height: 1258mm
Kerb weight: 800kg
Wheelbase: 2400 mmmm
Track/tread (rear): 1248 mmmm
Width: 1440mm

Body Details

Body Type: 2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Engine Position: front
Engine Manufacturer: Simca
Capacity: 1.2 litre (1221 cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.96
Compression Ratio: 7:1
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 72 × 75mm
Specific output: 36.9bhp/litre
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal

Performance

Power-to-weight ratio: 57.03 PS/tonne (1000 kg), 0.06 PS/kg, 41.95 kW/tonne (1000 kg), 0.04 kW/kg, 56.25 bhp/tonne (1000 kg), 0.06 bhp/kg, 0.03 bhp/lb
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Maximum Power Output: 45.6 PS (45 bhp) (33.6 kW)at 4500 rpm
Maximum Speed: 170km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 23.84 kg/kW, 39.82 lb/bhpkg/kW

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.62

Other

RAC rating: 12.9
Designer: Ghia
Unitary Capacity: 305.25cc
Number of doors: 2
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total

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