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Paramount 1½-Litre

Bodywork

type 4/5S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 79.37 mm × 76.20 mm 3.12 in × 3 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.5 litre 1508 cc (92.024 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 6.80:1
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
Maximum power 47.7 PS (47.0 bhp) (35 kW) @ 4400 rpm
0-50 mph 19.30 s
0-60 mph 31.20 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 24.60 s
Standing km
Top speed 117 km/h (73 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 47.47 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 100.0 Nm (74 ft·lb) (10.2 kgm) @ 2400 rpm
bmep 833.3 kPa (120.9 psi)
Specific torque 66.31 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.04
Unitary capacity 377 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2590 mm
wheelbase 102 in
Length (milimeters) 4318 mm
Length (inches) 170 in
Width (milimeters) 1676 mm
Width (inches) 66 in
Height (milimeters) 1422 mm
Height (inches) 56 in
L:W ratio 1.67
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 990 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2183 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
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R LT/LT-GHM
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.88

General information

RAC rating 15.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1955 Paramount 1½-Litre PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1955

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