Fairthorpe Electron

General information
Model	Fairthorpe Electron
Year	1957
Category	Cabriolets/sport cars
Rating	51.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Engine size	1098 ccm (67.00 cubic inches)
Seats	2
Drive	Rear wheels
Transmission	Manual, 4-speed
Engine and transmission
Engine location	Front, longitudinal
Displacement	1098 ccm (67.00 cubic inches)
Engine type	Inline, 4 cylinder
Max power	84.20 PS (62 kW or 83 HP) at 6800 Rev. per min.
Max torque	99 Nm (10.1 kgf-m or 73.0 ft.lbs) at 4750 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke	72.4 x 66.7 mm (2.9 x 2.6 inches)
Fuel system	Carburetor
Cooling system	Liquid
Gearbox	Manual, 4-speed
Speed and acceleration
Top speed	161.0 km/h (100.0 mph)
0-60 miles	14.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio	0.1554 PS/kg
Exterior and interior
Max no. of doors	2
Steering, brakes and tires
Turn circle	10 m (385.8 inches)
Front brakes	Disks
Rear brakes	Drums
Dimensions and weight
Weight	542 kg (1,194.9 pounds)
Overall length	3660 mm (144.1 inches)
Overall width	1530 mm (60.2 inches)
Overall height	1170 mm (46.1 inches)
Ground clearance	200 mm (7.9 inches)
Wheelbase	2090 mm (82.3 inches)
Fuel capacity	45.0 litres (11.89 gallons)
Other specifications
Country of origin	UK