1968 King Midget Specifications
Here are specifications for the 1968 King Midget, including detailed information on its interior, engine, suspension, brakes, transmission, and more.
 This dolled-up 1965 King Midget sports fancy
wheels, whitewalls, and pinstriping. |
General
| Body Style
|
2-passenger, 2-door roadster
|
| Wheelbase (in.)
|
76.5 |
| Overall length (in.)
|
117.0 |
| Overall height (in.)
|
51.0 (top up)
|
| Overall width (in.)
|
52.0
|
| Tread, front/rear (in.)
|
44.0/44.0 |
| Ground clearance (in.)
|
6.5 |
| Curb weight (lbs)
|
700 (approx.)
|
| Fuel tank (gal.)
|
3.5 |
Interior
| Leg room (in.)
|
42.0 |
| Seat width (in.)
|
38.0 |
| Seat height (in.)
|
9.5 |
Chassis/Body
| Frame | channel and steel tubing, ladder-type, 3 crossmembers
|
| Body | steel |
Engine
| Manufacturer | Kohler |
| Location | rear-mounted |
| Type | 1-cyl, L-head, 4-cycle |
| Cooling
|
air |
| Bore (in.)
|
3.375 |
| Stroke (in.)
|
3.250 |
| Displacement | 29.07 |
| Horsepower @ rpm
|
12 @ 3,600
|
| Main bearings
|
2, ball bearing |
| Carburetor | 1, ball-bearing sidedraft |
| Oil capacity (qts)
|
2.0 |
| Exhaust | 2-stage muffler |
Features
| Clutch Type
|
centrifugal, with expanding weights and springs; automatic actuation at 800 rpm
|
| Transmission Type
|
2-speed automatic, centrifugal actuation, belts and pulleys
|
| Differential
|
none; single-wheel chain drive on right rear wheel
|
| Steering
|
|
| Turns, lock to lock
|
direct drag link 3.0 (approx.)
|
| Turning radius
|
13.5
|
| Suspension, front
|
independent, self-contained coil spring/shock towers that also serve as front spindles
|
| Suspension, rear
|
independent, self-contained coil spring/shock towers, anti-roll bar
|
| Brakes
|
|
| 4-wheel hydraulic drums, self-equalizing | |
| Diameter (in.)
|
5.0 (approx.)
|
| Parking brake
|
mechanical, on rear wheels
|
| Tires
|
5.70 x 8, Silent Grip tube-type
|
| Wheels
|
center-bolted, pressed steel
|
| Electrical system
|
12-volt
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