1938 Adler Diplomat specifications

1938 Adler Diplomat data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3200 mm 126 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4900 mm 192.9 inches
Width 1740 mm 68.5 inches
Height 1650 mm 65 inches
Ground clearance 220 mm 8.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.53
Kerb weight 1580 kg 3483 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 70 litres 15.4 [18.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Adler
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.9 litre
2916 cc
(177.945 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 75 × 110 mm
2.95 × 4.33 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.68
Valve gear
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 60 PS (59 bhp) (44 kW)
at 3300 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 15.1 kW/litre
20.5 ps/litre
20.2 bhp/litre
0.33 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio
Fuel system 1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 486 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
37.86 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 PS/kg
27.85 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
37.34 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
35.91 kg/kW
59.99 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 5.50-18
Tyres rear 5.50-18
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.63
general
Carfolio.com ID369138
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 20.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1938 Adler Diplomat added 2014-07-06.
Last modified 2020-02-02.
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