| Bricklin SV-1 (1974-1976) |
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Country
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Canada/USA
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Top Speed (mph)
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111
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0-50 mph
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7.3
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0-60 mph
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9.9
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1/4 mile
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17.8
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BHP
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220 @4400rpm
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Torque lbft
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315 @3100rpm
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BHP per ton
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136
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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5896/360
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Engine type
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V8 Carburettor
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Aspiration
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Normal
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Compression Ratio
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8.5:1
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Valve Type/No
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Overhead 16
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Transmission (manual/auto)
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Manual
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No of speeds
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4
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Wheels driven
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RWD
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Brakes F/R
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Disc/Drum
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No. of Seats
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2+2
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Length (in)
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178.6
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Width (in)
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67.6
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Height (in)
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48.1
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
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3555
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| Additional Info: There were around 2854 SV-1’s built in Canada and only sold to the US by Malcolm Bricklin. SV-1 stands for Safe Vehicle 1 and featured a roll cage, side bar protection, impact bumpers and what is believed to be the worlds only car to have powered gull-wing doors. In 1975 the supply of the AMC 360 V8 (mostly available with a 3 speed auto) became a problem and so was replaced by the Ford 351 Windsor engine producing 175bhp. The Ford engine was mated to a 3 speed automatic. Note: performance specs taken from the Guiness World Car Record Book. |
