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Fairthorpe TX-S 1500

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 73.70 mm × 87.50 mm 2.9 in × 3.44 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.5 litre 1493 cc (91.108 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.50:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 169 km/h (105 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 103.65 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 934.3 kPa (135.5 psi)
Specific torque 74.35 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.84
Unitary capacity 373.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2110 mm
wheelbase 83.1 in
Length (milimeters) 3720 mm
Length (inches) 146.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1470 mm
Width (inches) 57.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1130 mm
Height (inches) 44.5 in
L:W ratio 1.76
Ground clearance (milimeters) 127 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 685 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1510 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 44 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 9.7 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 11.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 3.500
Turning circle 7.70 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.89

General information

RAC rating 13.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1979 Fairthorpe TX-S 1500 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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