These are standard specifications for the 1959 Scimitar Concept, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Automatic TorqueFlite; torque converter
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Semi-floating axles; Hypoid differential | |
| Body / Chassis : | Body-on-Frame |
| Body Designer : | Brooks Stevens |
| Coach Work : | Reutter Karosserie |
| Introduced At : | 1959 Geneva Auto Show |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | Pressure lubrication | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6771 cc | 413.2 cu in. | 6.8 L. |
| Power : | 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Torque : | 470 Ft-Lbs (637 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.2 in | 106 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.1:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Carter 4-barrel carburetor | |
Automatic TorqueFlite; torque converter
Production Figures
| Total Scimitar Production for 1959 : | 3 |
| Total 1959 Concept production : | 3 |
| 1959 Scimitar Concept | |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop Convertible by Reutter Karosserie
| Body Designer : | Brooks Stevens |
| Coachwork : | Reutter Karosserie |
| Fuel Capacity : | 23.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 216.0 in | 5486 mm. |
| Width : | 73.5 in | 1867 mm. |
| Height : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.2 in | 1555 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.00 |
All Purpose Sedan by Reutter Karosserie
| Coachwork : | Reutter Karosserie |
| Fuel Capacity : | 23.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 9 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 216.0 in | 5486 mm. |
| Width : | 73.5 in | 1867 mm. |
| Height : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.2 in | 1555 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.00 |
Town Car Phaeton by Reutter Karosserie
| Coachwork : | Reutter Karosserie |
| Fuel Capacity : | 23.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 216.0 in | 5486 mm. |
| Width : | 73.5 in | 1867 mm. |
| Height : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.2 in | 1555 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.00 |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent, longitudinal torsion bars Rear : Rigid axle, longitudinal torsion bars | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion | |
| Steering Overall Ratio : | 15.7 |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brake Size : | 12.0 in | 305 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 12.0 in | 305 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 9.00 x 14, 4-ply |
| Wheels : | Pressed steel |
1959 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,200 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,010 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,400 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.25 |
1959 Scimitar Concept FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1959 Scimitar Concept?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 Scimitar Concept? A: The 1959 Scimitar Concept has a wheelbase size of 127.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1959 Scimitar Concept? A: The 1959 Scimitar Concept has a length of 216.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1959 Scimitar Concept? A: The 1959 Scimitar Concept has a width of 73.50 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1959 Scimitar Concept? A: The 1959 Scimitar Concept was offered as a All Purpose Sedan, Hardtop Convertible, Town Car Phaeton.Q: What tires did the 1959 Scimitar Concept have? A: The 1959 Scimitar Concept had 9.00 x 14, 4-ply tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1959 Scimitar Concept have? A: The 1959 Scimitar Concept had Pressed steel wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Scimitar produce in 1959? A: Scimitar produced 3 automobiles in 1959.Q: How many 1959 Concepts were produced? A: Scimitar produced 3 examples of the Concept in 1959.Q: What engine did the 1959 Scimitar Concept have? A: The engine powering the 1959 Scimitar Concept was a V 8 (6771 cc | 413.2 cu in. | 6.8 L.) with 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 470 Ft-Lbs (637 NM) @ 2800 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1959 Scimitar Concept have? A: The 1959 Scimitar Concept had a Automatic TorqueFlite; torque converter gearbox.
