Fairthorpe Atom 1955 specs
General information
| Model: | Fairthorpe Atom |
| Year: | 1955 |
| Category: | Small city/economy cars |
| Manufacturer: | Fairthorpe |
| Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | Single cylinder |
| Engine location: | Rear |
| Displacement: | 248 ccm |
| Max power: | 12.2 PS (9 kW) at 5300 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 20 Nm at 3700 Rev. per min. |
| Bore x stroke: | 630 x 80 mm (24.8 x 3.1 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Air |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 3-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0286 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Coupe |
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Drums |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 426 kg (939.2 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 3660 mm (144.1 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1530 mm (60.2 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1380 mm (54.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2270 mm (89.4 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 18 litres (4.76 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
