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Alta 1½-Litre

Bodywork

type 2S RDSR
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 68.80 mm × 100.00 mm 2.71 in × 3.94 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.5 litre 1488 cc (90.803 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power 86.2 PS (85.0 bhp) (63.4 kW) @ 5000 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 109.68 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.69
Unitary capacity 372 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2438 mm
wheelbase 96 in
Length (milimeters) 3810 mm
Length (inches) 150 in
Width (milimeters) 1524 mm
Width (inches) 60 in
Height (milimeters)
Height (inches)
L:W ratio 1.56
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 775 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1709 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 11.7
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1935 Alta 1½-Litre PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1935

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