Vincent Series C Rapide 1953
Complete specifications and details for the 1953 Vincent Series C Rapide. This comprehensive guide includes engine specifications, dimensions, features, and performance data.
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Basic Information
| Make | Vincent |
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| Model | Series C Rapide |
| Year | 1953 |
| Category | Sport touring |
Chassis, Suspension & Brakes
| Frame Type | Engine stressed member w/triangle rear |
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| Front Brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Two 7´ drums single leading |
| Front Brakes Diameter | 178 mm (7.0 inches) |
| Front Suspension | Girdraulic - Hydraulic dampened Girder |
| Front Tyre | 300-20 |
| Front Wheel Travel | 76 mm (3.0 inches) |
| Rear Brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Two 7´ drums single leading |
| Rear Brakes Diameter | 178 mm (7.0 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock with twin spring boxes |
| Rear Tyre | 350-19 |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
Other Specifications
| Color Options | Black,red |
|---|---|
| Modifications Compared To Previous Model | Series C had Girdraulic forks with cast aluminium blades. Series B had standard girder. |
| Starter | Kick |
Engine & Transmission
| Displacement | 998.00 ccm (60.90 cubic inches) |
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| Engine Details | V2, four-stroke |
| Power | 45.00 HP (32.8 kW)) @ 5300 RPM |
| Top Speed | 175.0 km/h (108.7 mph) |
| Zero To One Hundred | 6.000 seconds |
| Compression | 6.5:1 |
| Bore X Stroke | 84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches) |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel System | Carburettor. Amal 276 |
| Ignition | Lucas Magneto |
| Lubrication System | Dry sump |
| Cooling System | Oil & air |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Transmission Type Final Drive | Chain |
| Clutch | Dry Shoe with single plate servo assist |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.50 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.77 mpg) |
| Greenhouse Gases | 127.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Exhaust System | 2 into 1 |
Dimensions & Capacities
| Alternate Seat Height | 826 mm (32.5 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
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| Dry Weight | 206.0 kg (454.2 pounds) |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.00 litres (4.49 gallons) |
| Ground Clearance | 152 mm (6.0 inches) |
| Overall Height | 1,080 mm (42.5 inches) |
| Overall Length | 2,172 mm (85.5 inches) |
| Overall Width | 654 mm (25.8 inches) |
| Power Weight Ratio | 0.2184 HP/kg |
| Seat Height | 813 mm (32.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |