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Tornado Thunderbolt

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 83.00 mm × 92.00 mm 3.27 in × 3.62 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 2 litre 1991 cc (121.498 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.50:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power 101.4 PS (100.0 bhp) (74.6 kW) @ 5000 rpm
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 137.93 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 159.0 Nm (117 ft·lb) (16.2 kgm) @ 3000 rpm
bmep 1003.5 kPa (145.6 psi)
Specific torque 79.86 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.9
Unitary capacity 497.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2184 mm
wheelbase 86 in
Length (milimeters) 3734 mm
Length (inches) 147 in
Width (milimeters) 1581 mm
Width (inches) 62.2 in
Height (milimeters)
Height (inches)
L:W ratio 1.71
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 725 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1598 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
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 17.1
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1959 Tornado Thunderbolt PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1959

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