1952 Allard J2X specifications

1952 Allard J2X data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater roadster
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2540 mm 100 inches
Track/tread (front) 1422 mm 56 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1321 mm 52 inches
Length 3937 mm 155 inches
Width 1727 mm 68 inches
Height 1130 mm 44.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.55
Kerb weight 1226 kg 2703 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 183 PS (180 bhp) (134 kW)
maximum torque 437 Nm (322 ft·lb) (44.6 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output 24.8 kW/litre
33.7 ps/litre
33.2 bhp/litre
0.54 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 80.69 Nm/litre
0.98 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.5:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1013.9 kPa (147.1 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 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 16 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 193 km/h (120 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
148.86 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 PS/kg
109.48 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
146.82 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.13 kg/kW
15.26 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 3.27
general
Carfolio.com ID52316
Production total 83
Model code
RAC rating 46.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1952 Allard J2X added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.