1949 Allard J2 specifications

1949 Allard J2 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2540 mm 100 inches
Track/tread (front) 1435 mm 56.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1334 mm 52.5 inches
Length 3772 mm 148.5 inches
Width 1727 mm 68 inches
Height 1295 mm 51 inches
Ground clearance 165 mm 6.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.49
Kerb weight 1067 kg 2352 lb
Weight distribution 47% front
fuel tank capacity 90.9 litres 20 [24] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 5.4 litre
5416 cc
(330.505 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 96.8 × 92 mm
3.81 × 3.62 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.05
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 162 PS (160 bhp) (119 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 22 kW/litre
30 ps/litre
29.5 bhp/litre
0.48 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.5:1
Fuel system 2 Ca carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 677 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 23.6 s
Standing quarter-mile 16.25 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 179 km/h (111 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
152.04 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 PS/kg
111.82 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
149.95 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.94 kg/kW
14.94 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 11.60 m
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension dD.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 1006 cm2
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.54
general
Carfolio.com ID52338
Production total 90
Model code
RAC rating 46.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1949 Allard J2 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.