1938 Aero Type 50 Special Roadster specifications

1938 Aero Type 50 Special Roadster data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater roadster
Number of doors2
DesignerSodomka
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3023 mm 119 inches
Track/tread (front) 1219 mm 48 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1219 mm 48 inches
Length 4877 mm 192 inches
Width 1951 mm 76.8 inches
Height 1311 mm 51.6 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.61
Kerb weight 1315 kg 2899 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1997 cc
(121.864 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 85 × 88 mm
3.35 × 3.46 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.97
Valve gear two stroke (TS)
0 valves per cylinder
0 valves in total
maximum power output 45.6 PS (45 bhp) (33.6 kW)
maximum torque
Specific output 16.8 kW/litre
22.8 ps/litre
22.5 bhp/litre
0.37 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 499.25 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
34.7 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 PS/kg
25.52 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
34.22 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
39.19 kg/kW
65.46 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 front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.SA.TL.
Rear suspension I.SA.TL.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 5.25 x 16
Tyres rear 5.25 x 16
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID51381
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 17.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1938 Aero Type 50 Special Roadster added before December 1995.
Last modified 2015-07-19.