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Messerschmitt TG 500

Bodywork

type 2S Minicar
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 67.00 mm × 70.00 mm 2.64 in × 2.76 in
Cylinders S-2
Displace 0.5 litre 490 cc (29.902 cu in)
Engine type TS
Valves 0 valves per cylinder | 0 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 6.50:1
Fuel system 1 Bi carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 64.86 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 423.2 kPa (61.4 psi)
Specific torque 67.35 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Air
Bore / stroke ratio 0.96
Unitary capacity 245 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 1890 mm
wheelbase 74.4 in
Length (milimeters) 3048 mm
Length (inches) 120 in
Width (milimeters) 1295 mm
Width (inches) 51 in
Height (milimeters) 1270 mm
Height (inches) 50 in
L:W ratio 1.61
Ground clearance (milimeters) 152 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 370 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 816 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 30 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 6.6 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 7.9 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Rear
Engine alignment Unknown
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.40

General information

RAC rating 5.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1959 Messerschmitt TG 500 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1959

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