(1957 model)
| Marque (make) | Nash | Issued from | 1957 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Ambassador | Issued until | |
| Serie | Ambassador | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Nash | Country | US |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5315 mm / 209.3 in / 209.3 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1981 mm / 78.0 in / 78.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.73 |
| Height | 1588 mm / 62.5 in / 62.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1745 kg / 3847 lb / 3847 lb |
| Wheelbase | 3080 mm / 121.3 in / 121.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1499 mm / 59.0 in / 59.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1537 mm / 60.5 in / 60.5 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 2 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 101.6 mm / 4.00 in / 4.00 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 82.5 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.23 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 5358 cm3 / 327.0 cu in / 327.0 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 669.75 cm3/cylinder / 40.871 cu in/cylinder / 40.871 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 190.2 kW / 258.6 hp / 258.6 hp at 4700 rpm / 4700 rpm / 4700 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 468.0 Nm / 345.2 lbft / 345.2 lbft at 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 187.6 kW / 255.1 bhp / 255.1 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 47.6 kW/l / 1.061 bhp/cu in / 1.061 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 87.35 Nm/l / 0.764 lbft/cu in / 0.764 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.10 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 146.13 kW/ton / 198.68 bhp/ton / 198.68 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 | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Nash Ambassador
