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Fairthorpe Zeta

General information

ModelFairthorpe Zeta
Year1959
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
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Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2553 ccm (155.78 cubic inches)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2553 ccm (155.78 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power139.6 PS (103 kW or 138 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque217.00 Nm (22.1 kgf-m or 160.1 ft.lbs) at 3200 Rev. per min.
Compression9.0:1
Bore x stroke82.6 x 79.5 mm (3.3 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed209.0 km/h (129.9 mph)
0-50 miles5.8 seconds
0-60 miles7.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2079 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle10 m (378.0 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight673 kg (1,483.7 pounds)
Overall length3560 mm (140.2 inches)
Overall width1480 mm (58.3 inches)
Overall height1180 mm (46.5 inches)
Ground clearance200 mm (7.9 inches)
Wheelbase2230 mm (87.8 inches)
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