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Fairthorpe Rockette

(1962 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FairthorpeIssued from1962
ModelRocketteIssued until
SerieRocketteNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFairthorpeCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typedrophead coupé (convertible coupé)Number of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3734 mm / 147.0 in / 147.0 inGround clearance178 mm / 7.0 in / 7.0 in
Width1473 mm / 58.0 in / 58.0 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.67
Height1168 mm / 46.0 in / 46.0 inTotal (curb) weight711 kg / 1567 lb / 1567 lb
Wheelbase2235 mm / 88.0 in / 88.0 inDry weight
Track front1219 mm / 48.0 in / 48.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1219 mm / 48.0 in / 48.0 inFuel capacity46 l / 10.0 UK gal / 12.0 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerTriumphValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore66.7 mm / 2.63 in / 2.63 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke76.0 mm / 2.99 in / 2.99 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio0.88
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement1596 cm3 / 97.4 cu in / 97.4 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity266.00 cm3/cylinder / 16.232 cu in/cylinder / 16.232 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio8.8 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power53.7 kW / 73.0 hp / 73.0 hp at 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque126.0 Nm / 92.9 lbft / 92.9 lbft at 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output53.0 kW / 72.1 bhp / 72.1 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output45.1 kW/l / 1.005 bhp/cu in / 1.005 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque78.95 Nm/l / 0.691 lbft/cu in / 0.691 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.00
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.11

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)9.20 s / 9.20 s / 9.20 sTop (maximal) speed159 km/h / 99 mph / 99 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)13.70 s / 13.70 s / 13.70 sPower-to-weight ratio101.27 kW/ton / 137.69 bhp/ton / 137.69 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion  
Turns lock-to-lock2.75Turning circle7.30 m / 23.95 ft / 23.95 ft
Suspension frontI.CS.Suspension rearLA.CS.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Fairthorpe Rockette

 
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