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Fairthorpe Zeta

(1962 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FairthorpeIssued from1962
ModelZetaIssued until
SerieZetaNumber 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

Length3556 mm / 140.0 in / 140.0 inGround clearance178 mm / 7.0 in / 7.0 in
Width1473 mm / 58.0 in / 58.0 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.60
Height1168 mm / 46.0 in / 46.0 inTotal (curb) weight687 kg / 1515 lb / 1515 lb
Wheelbase2223 mm / 87.5 in / 87.5 inDry weight
Track front1321 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1118 mm / 44.0 in / 44.0 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 ManufacturerFordValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore82.5 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke79.5 mm / 3.13 in / 3.13 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.04
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement2553 cm3 / 155.8 cu in / 155.8 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity425.50 cm3/cylinder / 25.966 cu in/cylinder / 25.966 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio9.0 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power108.1 kW / 147.0 hp / 147.0 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque220.0 Nm / 162.3 lbft / 162.3 lbft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output106.6 kW / 144.9 bhp / 144.9 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output56.8 kW/l / 1.266 bhp/cu in / 1.266 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque86.17 Nm/l / 0.754 lbft/cu in / 0.754 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.00
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.70

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio211.06 kW/ton / 286.96 bhp/ton / 286.96 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
Steering  
Turns lock-to-lock3.30Turning circle7.60 m / 24.93 ft / 24.93 ft
Suspension frontI.CS.Suspension rearI.CS.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Fairthorpe Zeta

 
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