These are standard specifications for the 1959 Elva MKV, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # 100/94
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1959 - 1960 |
| Weight : | 1590 lbs | 721.212 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1588 cc | 96.9 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 72 BHP (52.992 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 77 Ft-Lbs (104 NM) @ 3500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.0 in | 75 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.3:1 |
| Inline 4 | Long stroke Coventry Climax FWB | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1490 cc | 90.9 cu in. | 1.5 L. |
| Inline 4 | Coventry Climax | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1099 cc | 67.1 cu in. | 1.1 L. |
| Power : | 83 BHP (61.088 KW) @ 6800 RPM |
| Torque : | 72 Ft-Lbs (98 NM) @ 4750 RPM |
| Bore : | 2.9 in | 72 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.6 in | 67 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.8:1 |
| 2 SU carburetors | |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| MKV Production (1959-1960) : | 13 |
| 1959 Elva MKV | |
Dimension(s)
Sports Racer
Chassis # 100/94
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| Seating Capacity : | 1 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 152.0 in | 3861 mm. |
| Width : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
| Height : | 49.5 in | 1257 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 91.0 in | 2311 mm. |
| Front Track : | 50.3 in | 1278 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
Handling
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
1959 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,200 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,010 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,400 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.25 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1959 Elva MKV?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 Elva MKV? A: The 1959 Elva MKV has a wheelbase size of 91.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1959 Elva MKV? A: The 1959 Elva MKV has a length of 152.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1959 Elva MKV? A: The 1959 Elva MKV has a width of 59.50 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1959 Elva MKV? A: The 1959 Elva MKV was a Sports Racer.Q: How many MKV were produced? A: Elva produced 13 examples of the MKV from 1959 to 1960.Q: What engines did the 1959 Elva MKV have? A: The 1959 Elva MKV had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1588 cc | 96.9 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 72 BHP (52.992 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 77 Ft-Lbs (104 NM) @ 3500 RPM Inline 4 (1490 cc | 90.9 cu in. | 1.5 L.) Inline 4 (1099 cc | 67.1 cu in. | 1.1 L.) with 83 BHP (61.088 KW) @ 6800 RPM and 72 Ft-Lbs (98 NM) @ 4750 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1959 Elva MKV have? A: The 1959 Elva MKV had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.