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1963 Abarth 1600 GT Coupé

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Abarth

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Build Start: 1963

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1963
Model Variant: 1600

Dimensions

Width: 1500mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 85litres
Wheelbase: 2090 mmmm
Track/tread (rear): 1234 mmmm
Length: 3700mm
Height: 1120mm
Kerb weight: 740kg
Track/tread (front): 1250 mmmm

Body Details

Body Type: 2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Engine Manufacturer: Abarth
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 86 × 68.5mm
Specific output: 97.4bhp/litre
Specific torque: 104.9Nm/litre
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Final Drive Ratio: 4.10
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: 235
Capacity: 1.6 litre (1592 cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.26
Sump: dry sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: rear
Gearbox: 6 speed manual

Performance

Maximum Speed: 240km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 6.4 kg/kW, 10.69 lb/bhpkg/kW
Maximum Power Output: 157 PS (155 bhp) (116 kW)at 7400 rpm
Maximum Torque: 167 Nm (123 ft·lb) (17 kgm)at 5500 rpmlb/ft
Power-to-weight ratio: 212.37 PS/tonne (1000 kg), 0.21 PS/kg, 156.19 kW/tonne (1000 kg), 0.16 kW/kg, 209.46 bhp/tonne (1000 kg), 0.21 bhp/kg, 0.09 bhp/lb
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 2 We 45DCOE9 carbs

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.77
Front Suspension: I.TL.
Rear suspension: I.CS.

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1318.2 kPa (191.2 psi)kPa
Brakes F/R: Di/Di

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Front: 5.25 x 13
Tyres Rear: 5.25 x 13

Other

Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
RAC rating: 18.3
Unitary Capacity: 398cc
Number of doors: 2

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