1959 AC Greyhound

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1959 AC Greyhound

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Specifications

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2540mm
Track/tread (rear): 1384mm
Width: 1664mm
Ground clearance: 178mm
Kerb weight: 991kg
Track/tread (front): 1384mm
Length: 4572mm
Height: 1334mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 54.6litres

Body Details

Body Type: 2+2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Compression Ratio: 9:1
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 4
Final Drive Ratio: 4.10
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: 100D2
Capacity: 2 litre (1971 cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.69
Specific torque(Net): 90.82 Nm/litre, 1.1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Manufacturer: Bristol
Cylinders: Straight 6
Bore × Stroke: 66 × 96mm
Specific output(Net): 63.4 bhp/litre1.04 bhp/cu in

Performance

Acceleration 0-60mph: 12.7s
Maximum Speed: 167km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 10.63 kg/kW, 17.76 lb/bhpkg/kW
maximum power output(Net): 127 PS (125 bhp) (93 kW)at 6000 rpm
maximum torque(Net): 179 Nm (132 ft·lb) (18.3 kgm)at 4500 rpm
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 9.5 ss
Standing quarter-mile: 19.1 s
Power-to-weight ratio: 127.89 PS/tonne (1000 kg), 94.06 kW/tonne (1000 kg), 126.14 bhp/tonne (1000 kg), 0.06 bhp/lb
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 3 So carbs

Chassis & Geomtry

Turns Lock-to-Lock: 2.000
Front Suspension: I.W.CS.
Turning Circle: 11.30 m
Rear suspension: I.STLi.CS.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.8

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1141.2 kPa (165.5 psi)kPa
Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr
Braked area: 2490 cm2

Other

Unitary Capacity: 328.5cc
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 16.2
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total

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