PERFORMANCE AT A GLANCE
John Bentley
April 04, 1955
Acceleration through gears(Low) 0—30 mph: 4.0 sees.(Low) 0—60 mph: 9.5 sees.(Low) 0—75 mph: 13.8 sees.(Drive to Low) 30—60 mph: 5.8 secs.Maximum speed obtained 115 mphMaximum speed (estimated @ 5,200 rpm) 130 mphBrake test (concrete surface) From 30 mph: 32 ft. 3 in.Gas consumption (including heavy traffic and all tests) 8.95 mpgWeather: clear & cold; 37�F; wind SW @ 13 mph.Speedometer correction: At 60 mph read 63 mph; 5% fast.
Acceleration through gears
(Low) 0—30 mph: 4.0 sees.
(Low) 0—60 mph: 9.5 sees.
(Low) 0—75 mph: 13.8 sees.
(Drive to Low) 30—60 mph: 5.8 secs.
Maximum speed obtained 115 mph
Maximum speed (estimated @ 5,200 rpm) 130 mph
Brake test (concrete surface) From 30 mph: 32 ft. 3 in.
Gas consumption (including heavy traffic and all tests) 8.95 mpg
Weather: clear & cold; 37�F; wind SW @ 13 mph.
Speedometer correction: At 60 mph read 63 mph; 5% fast.