1938 Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 B Lungo Berlina specifications

1938 Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 B Lungo Berlina data
 
bodywork
Body type6/7 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3250 mm 128 inches
Track/tread (front) 1440 mm 56.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1470 mm 57.9 inches
Length 5130 mm 202 inches
Width 1740 mm 68.5 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.58
Kerb weight 1550 kg 3417 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 65 litres 14.3 [17.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Alfa Romeo
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.3 litre
2309 cc
(140.904 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 70 × 100 mm
2.76 × 3.94 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.7
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 70 PS (69 bhp) (51 kW)
at 4400 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 22.3 kW/litre
30.3 ps/litre
29.9 bhp/litre
0.49 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 6.75:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 384.83 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 120 km/h (75 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
45.13 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
33.2 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
44.52 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
30.12 kg/kW
50.32 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 6.00-18
Tyres rear 6.00-18
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 5.10
general
Carfolio.com ID756888
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 18.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1938 Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 B Lungo Berlina added 2022-08-09.
Last modified 2022-11-13.

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