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Fairthorpe Electron Minor

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 63.00 mm × 76.00 mm 2.48 in × 2.99 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 0.9 litre 948 cc (57.851 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.25:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 16.30 s
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 121 km/h (75 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 74.8 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 874.9 kPa (126.9 psi)
Specific torque 69.62 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.83
Unitary capacity 237 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2057 mm
wheelbase 81 in
Length (milimeters) 3353 mm
Length (inches) 132 in
Width (milimeters) 1473 mm
Width (inches) 58 in
Height (milimeters) 1170 mm
Height (inches) 46.1 in
L:W ratio 1.63
Ground clearance (milimeters) 178 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 508 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1120 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
Turns lock-to-lock 2.300
Turning circle 8.20 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.55

General information

RAC rating 9.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1957 Fairthorpe Electron Minor PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1957

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