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Fairthorpe Rockette

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 66.70 mm × 76.00 mm 2.63 in × 2.99 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 1.6 litre 1596 cc (97.394 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.75:1
Fuel system 2 So carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 9.20 s
0-60 mph 13.70 s
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 18.90 s
Standing km
Top speed 159 km/h (99 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 101.27 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 992.1 kPa (143.9 psi)
Specific torque 78.95 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.88
Unitary capacity 266 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2235 mm
wheelbase 88 in
Length (milimeters) 3734 mm
Length (inches) 147 in
Width (milimeters) 1473 mm
Width (inches) 58 in
Height (milimeters) 1168 mm
Height (inches) 46 in
L:W ratio 1.67
Ground clearance (milimeters) 178 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 711 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1567 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 45.5 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 10 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 12 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 2.750
Turning circle 7.30 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.11

General information

RAC rating 16.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1962

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