Fairthorpe Electron 1957 specs
General information
| Model: | Fairthorpe Electron |
| Year: | 1957 |
| Category: | Sport cars |
| Manufacturer: | Fairthorpe |
| Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 1098 ccm |
| Max power: | 84.2 PS (62 kW) at 6800 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 99 Nm at 4750 Rev. per min. |
| Bore x stroke: | 72.4 x 66.7 mm (2.9 x 2.6 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 161 km/h (100 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1554 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
| Turn circle: | 10 m (393.7 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 542 kg (1194.9 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 3660 mm (144.1 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1530 mm (60.2 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1170 mm (46.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2090 mm (82.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 45 litres (11.89 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
