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Frazer Nash Continental

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 82.00 mm × 75.00 mm 3.23 in × 2.95 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 3.2 litre 3169 cc (193.384 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.20:1
Fuel system 2 So carbs
Maximum power 175.4 PS (173.0 bhp) (129 kW) @ 5000 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 9.40 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 217 km/h (135 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 189.28 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 235.0 Nm (173 ft·lb) (24 kgm) @ 2000 rpm
bmep 931.9 kPa (135.2 psi)
Specific torque 74.16 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.09
Unitary capacity 396.13 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2515 mm
wheelbase 99 in
Length (milimeters) 4089 mm
Length (inches) 161 in
Width (milimeters) 1524 mm
Width (inches) 60 in
Height (milimeters) 1320 mm
Height (inches) 52 in
L:W ratio 1.63
Ground clearance (milimeters) 178 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 914 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2015 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 68.2 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 2.250
Turning circle 8.20 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.42

General information

RAC rating 33.4
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1957 Frazer Nash Continental PDF Manual
Designer Pininfarina
Year 1957

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