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Fairthorpe Electron Mk II

Bodywork

type 2S RDSR
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 72.40 mm × 66.70 mm 2.85 in × 2.63 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.1 litre 1098 cc (67.004 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.80:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 14.00 s
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 16.80 s
Standing km
Top speed 161 km/h (100 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 153.14 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1121.6 kPa (162.7 psi)
Specific torque 89.25 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.09
Unitary capacity 274.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2083 mm
wheelbase 82 in
Length (milimeters) 3658 mm
Length (inches) 144 in
Width (milimeters) 1525 mm
Width (inches) 60 in
Height (milimeters) 1168 mm
Height (inches) 46 in
L:W ratio 1.76
Ground clearance (milimeters) 191 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 542 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1195 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
Turning circle 9.80 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.40

General information

RAC rating 13.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1957 Fairthorpe Electron Mk II PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1957

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