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Gilbern GT 1800

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 80.00 mm × 89.00 mm 3.15 in × 3.5 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.8 litre 1798 cc (109.721 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.90:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power 96.3 PS (95.0 bhp) (70.8 kW) @ 5400 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 12.00 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 179 km/h (111 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 116.85 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 149.0 Nm (110 ft·lb) (15.2 kgm) @ 3000 rpm
bmep 1041.4 kPa (151 psi)
Specific torque 82.87 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.9
Unitary capacity 449.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2324 mm
wheelbase 91.5 in
Length (milimeters) 3810 mm
Length (inches) 150 in
Width (milimeters) 1524 mm
Width (inches) 60 in
Height (milimeters) 1334 mm
Height (inches) 52.5 in
L:W ratio 1.64
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 813 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1792 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.90

General information

RAC rating 15.9
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1959 Gilbern GT 1800 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1959

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