Car quick pick



My car fleet

No cars selected

e-knihy ke stažení
e-books for download
literatura, klasika
kniha ePub, PDF

Hillman logo

Hillman Minx Californian Coupé

(1953 model)

Brief specs of 1953 Hillman Minx Californian Coupé

4-door 5-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, side valves (flathead, L-block, L-head), 1265 cm3 / 77.2 cu in / 77.2 cu in, 28.0 kW / 37.5 hp / 37.5 hp @ 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm, 79.0 N·m / 58.3 lb·ft / 58.3 lb·ft @ 2200 rpm / 2200 rpm / 2200 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 111 km/h / 69 mph / 69 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)HillmanIssued from1953
ModelMinx Californian CoupéIssued until
SerieMinxNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerHillmanCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4001 mm / 157.5 in / 157.5 inTotal (curb) weight990 kg / 2183 lb / 2183 lb
Width1613 mm / 63.5 in / 63.5 inDry weight
Height1486 mm / 58.5 in / 58.5 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2362 mm / 93.0 in / 93.0 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1235 mm / 48.6 in / 48.6 inTowing weight
Track rear1232 mm / 48.5 in / 48.5 inWeight distribution (front)51.3 % / 51.3 % / 51.3 %
Ground clearanceFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio1.69  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.90 m2 / 20.5 sq ft / 20.5 sq ft
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 ManufacturerHillmanValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore65.0 mm / 2.56 in / 2.56 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke95.0 mm / 3.74 in / 3.74 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.68
Fuel supply1 So carbEngine displacement1265 cm3 / 77.2 cu in / 77.2 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity316.25 cm3/cylinder / 19.299 cu in/cylinder / 19.299 cu in/cylinder
Cam Designside valves (flathead, L-block, L-head)Compression ratio6.6 : 1
SumpMax. output power28.0 kW / 37.5 hp / 37.5 hp at 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque79.0 N·m / 58.3 lb·ft / 58.3 lb·ft at 2200 rpm / 2200 rpm / 2200 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)15.1 kW / 20.2 hp / 20.2 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output22.1 kW/l / 0.486 bhp/cu in / 0.486 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque62.5 N·m/l / 0.55 lb·ft/cu in / 0.55 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1
  Final gear (drive) ratio5.22

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)21.00 s / 21.00 s / 21.00 sTop (maximal) speed111 km/h / 69 mph / 69 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)34.70 s / 34.70 s / 34.70 sPower-to-weight ratio37.9 kW/ton / 28.7 bhp/ton / 28.7 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 circle
Suspension frontIndependent, Coil springsSuspension rearLive axle, Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes front2LSBrakes rearLT
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsLHBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Hillman Minx Californian Coupé

Infobox

Tips and tricks for lowering car insurance costs in Great Britain

If you’re trying to finesse the lowest price of car insurance in Great Britain, there are a few things to watch out for. Car insurance marketing is clever. Its aim is to make you feel you’re getting the best deal but to maximise the insurer’s profit at the same time.

Get a ‘new’ quote from your existing insurer

Often applying to your existing insurer as a new customer produces a cheaper price than its renewal quote. Insurers put out more competitive prices to attract new customers so simply start again and you could be better off.

(...)

Read more...

 
TOPlist