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Turner 950 Alexander

(1959 model)

Brief specs of 1959 Turner 950 Alexander

2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 948 cm3 / 57.9 cu in / 57.9 cu in, 59.7 kW / 80.1 hp / 80.1 hp, manual 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 156 km/h / 97 mph / 97 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)TurnerIssued from1959
Model950 AlexanderIssued until
Serie950Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerTurnerCountryUK

Bodywork

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

Dimensions & Weight

Length3505 mm / 138.0 in / 138.0 inTotal (curb) weight584 kg / 1287 lb / 1287 lb
Width1372 mm / 54.0 in / 54.0 inDry weight
Height1194 mm / 47.0 in / 47.0 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2045 mm / 80.5 in / 80.5 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1156 mm / 45.5 in / 45.5 inTowing weight
Track rear1137 mm / 44.8 in / 44.8 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance152 mm / 6.0 in / 6.0 inFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio1.71  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.39 m2 / 15.0 sq ft / 15.0 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerBMCValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore62.9 mm / 2.48 in / 2.48 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke76.2 mm / 3.00 in / 3.00 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.83
Fuel supply2 SU carbsEngine displacement948 cm3 / 57.9 cu in / 57.9 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity237.00 cm3/cylinder / 14.463 cu in/cylinder / 14.463 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio9.4 : 1
SumpMax. output power59.7 kW / 80.1 hp / 80.1 hp at
AspirationnaturalMax. torque at
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)14.6 kW / 19.6 hp / 19.6 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output63.0 kW/l / 1.384 bhp/cu in / 1.384 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.88

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)10.10 s / 10.10 s / 10.10 sTop (maximal) speed156 km/h / 97 mph / 97 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)13.60 s / 13.60 s / 13.60 sPower-to-weight ratio137.0 kW/ton / 103.8 bhp/ton / 103.8 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)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle9.8 m / 32.2 ft / 32.2 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, Double wishbones, Coil springsSuspension rearLive axle,TRail Links, Panhard rod, Torsion bar
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Turner 950 Alexander

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