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Fairthorpe Zeta

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 82.55 mm × 79.50 mm 3.25 in × 3.13 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2.6 litre 2553 cc (155.794 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system 3 SU carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 5.80 s
0-60 mph 7.90 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.80 s
Standing km
Top speed 209 km/h (130 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 203.57 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1068.1 kPa (154.9 psi)
Specific torque 85 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.04
Unitary capacity 425.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2223 mm
wheelbase 87.5 in
Length (milimeters) 3556 mm
Length (inches) 140 in
Width (milimeters) 1473 mm
Width (inches) 58 in
Height (milimeters) 1170 mm
Height (inches) 46.1 in
L:W ratio 1.6
Ground clearance (milimeters) 191 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 673 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1484 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 worm & bevel
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 9.60 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-H
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.70

General information

RAC rating 25.4
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1959

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