1946 Allard J1

The Allard J1 is a rear wheel drive vehicle, with the engine placed in the front, and a 2 door roadster body. Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 3.6 litre, overhead valve 8 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. This powerplant has an output of 85 bhp (86 PS/63 kW) of power at 3800 rpm, and maximum torque of 203 N·m (150 lb·ft/20.7 kgm) at 1500 rpm. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 3 speed manual gearbox. The Allard J1 weighs a claimed 1020 kg at the kerb.
Full specs

Body type
2 door roadster with 2 seats
Length
3683 mm
Weight
1020 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
3.6 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
86 PS / 85 bhp / 63 kW @ 3800 rpm
Torque
203 Nm / 150 ft.lb / 20.7 kgm @ 1500 rpm

1946 Allard J1 specifications

1946 Allard J1 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater roadster
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2438 mm	96 inches
Track/tread (front)	1422 mm	56 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1321 mm	52 inches
Length	3683 mm	145 inches
Width	1473 mm	58 inches
Height	1500 mm	59.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.51
Kerb weight	1020 kg	2249 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Ford
Engine code
Cylinders	V 8
Capacity	3.6 litre 3622 cc (221.028 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	77.79 × 95.25 mm 3.06 × 3.75 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.82
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	86 PS (85 bhp) (63 kW) at 3800 rpm
maximum torque	203 Nm (150 ft·lb) (20.7 kgm) at 1500 rpm
Specific output	17.5 kW/litre 23.8 ps/litre 23.5 bhp/litre 0.38 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	56.05 Nm/litre 0.68 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	6.12:1
Fuel system	1 Fo carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	704.3 kPa (102.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	452.75 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 84.49 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 PS/kg 62.14 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 83.33 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 16.09 kg/kW 26.88 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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	I.TL.
Rear suspension	LA.TL.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.11
general
Carfolio.com ID	52943
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	30.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1946 Allard J1 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.