1952 Allard J2R specifications

1952 Allard J2R data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater roadster
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2438 mm 96 inches
Track/tread (front) 1295 mm 51 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1245 mm 49 inches
Length 3810 mm 150 inches
Width 1500 mm 59.1 inches
Height 876 mm 34.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.56
Kerb weight 998 kg 2200 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
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 253 PS (250 bhp) (186 kW)
maximum torque 508 Nm (375 ft·lb) (51.8 kgm)
at 2800 rpm
Specific output 34.4 kW/litre
46.8 ps/litre
46.2 bhp/litre
0.76 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 93.8 Nm/litre
1.13 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system 2 Ro carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1178.7 kPa (171 psi)
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)
Acceleration 0-60mph 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 241 km/h (150 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
253.98 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.25 PS/kg
186.8 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.19 kW/kg
250.5 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.25 bhp/kg
0.11 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
5.35 kg/kW
8.94 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
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.29
general
Carfolio.com ID52327
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 46.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1952 Allard J2R added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.