(1959 model)
| Marque (make) | Elva | Issued from | 1959 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Courier | Issued until | |
| Serie | Courier | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Elva | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3848 mm / 151.5 in / 151.5 in | Ground clearance | 152 mm / 6.0 in / 6.0 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1511 mm / 59.5 in / 59.5 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.67 |
| Height | 1168 mm / 46.0 in / 46.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 453 kg / 999 lb / 999 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2311 mm / 91.0 in / 91.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1283 mm / 50.5 in / 50.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1270 mm / 50.0 in / 50.0 in | Fuel capacity | 41 l / 9.0 UK gal / 10.8 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | MG | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 73.0 mm / 2.87 in / 2.87 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 89.0 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.82 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1489 cm3 / 90.9 cu in / 90.9 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 372.25 cm3/cylinder / 22.716 cu in/cylinder / 22.716 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.3 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 53.7 kW / 73.0 hp / 73.0 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 105.0 Nm / 77.4 lbft / 77.4 lbft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 53.0 kW / 72.1 bhp / 72.1 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 48.4 kW/l / 1.078 bhp/cu in / 1.078 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 70.52 Nm/l / 0.617 lbft/cu in / 0.617 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.70 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 158 km/h / 98 mph / 98 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 158.94 kW/ton / 216.10 bhp/ton / 216.10 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 10.70 m / 35.10 ft / 35.10 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.DW.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.PR.RA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Elva Courier
