These are standard specifications for the 1958 Scarab Sports Roadster, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # 001
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Aluminium |
| Weight : | 1900 lbs | 861.826 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 4.2 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 170 mph | 273.53 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5555 cc | 339.0 cu in. | 5.6 L. |
| Power : | 385 BHP (283.36 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 380 Ft-Lbs (515 NM) @ 6000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
4 Manual
Dimension(s)
MKI Sports Roadster
Chassis # 001
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 168.0 in | 4267 mm. |
| Width : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
| Height : | 38.0 in | 965 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 92.0 in | 2337 mm. |
| Front Track : | 52.0 in | 1321 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 49.0 in | 1245 mm. |
MK II Sports Roadster
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 168.0 in | 4267 mm. |
| Width : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
| Height : | 38.0 in | 965 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 92.0 in | 2337 mm. |
| Front Track : | 52.0 in | 1321 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 49.0 in | 1245 mm. |
MKIC Sports Roadster
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 168.0 in | 4267 mm. |
| Width : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
| Height : | 38.0 in | 965 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 92.0 in | 2337 mm. |
| Front Track : | 52.0 in | 1321 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 49.0 in | 1245 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Double wishbones, coil springs, tubular shock absorbers Rear : DeDion axle, radius rods, Watts linkage, coil springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brakes : | Drums |
| Rear Brakes : | In-board drums |
1958 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,600 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,750 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.25 |
1958 Scarab Sports Roadster FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1958 Scarab Sports Roadster?
Q: How fast is the 1958 Scarab Sports Roadster? A: The 1958 Scarab Sports Roadster has a top speed of 170 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1958 Scarab Sports Roadster? A: The 1958 Scarab Sports Roadster has a wheelbase size of 92.01 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1958 Scarab Sports Roadster? A: The 1958 Scarab Sports Roadster has a length of 167.99 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1958 Scarab Sports Roadster? A: The 1958 Scarab Sports Roadster has a width of 59.49 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1958 Scarab Sports Roadster? A: The 1958 Scarab Sports Roadster was offered as a MK II Sports Roadster, MKI Sports Roadster, MKIC Sports Roadster.Q: What engine did the 1958 Scarab Sports Roadster have? A: The engine powering the 1958 Scarab Sports Roadster was a V 8 (5555 cc | 339.0 cu in. | 5.6 L.) with 385 BHP (283.36 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 380 Ft-Lbs (515 NM) @ 6000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1958 Scarab Sports Roadster have? A: The 1958 Scarab Sports Roadster had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.
