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Frazer Nash Continental

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 74.00 mm × 75.00 mm 2.91 in × 2.95 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 2.6 litre 2580 cc (157.441 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 7.50:1
Fuel system 2 Ze carbs
Maximum power 131.8 PS (130.0 bhp) (96.9 kW) @ 6000 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 11.00 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 201 km/h (125 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 153.3 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Other
Bore / stroke ratio 0.99
Unitary capacity 322.5 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)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 848 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1870 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 Unknown
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 27.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1956 Frazer Nash Continental PDF Manual
Designer Pininfarina
Year 1956

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