1952 Allard K3

This vehicle has a 2 door coupé type body with a front located engine powering the rear wheels. It is powered by a naturally aspirated engine of 3.6 litre capacity. This unit features side valve valve gear, 8 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 95 bhp (96 PS/71 kW) of power at 3800 rpm, and maximum torque of 217 N·m (160 lb·ft/22.1 kgm) at 1800 rpm. The engine supplies its power through to the wheels by means of a 3 speed manual gearbox. The Allard K3 weighs a claimed 1180 kg at the kerb.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 3 seats
Length
4496 mm
Weight
1180 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
3.6 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
96 PS / 95 bhp / 71 kW @ 3800 rpm
Torque
217 Nm / 160 ft.lb / 22.1 kgm @ 1800 rpm

1952 Allard K3 specifications

1952 Allard K3 data
bodywork
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Body type	3 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2540 mm	100 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	4496 mm	177 inches
Width	1676 mm	66 inches
Height	1372 mm	54 inches
Ground clearance	203 mm	8 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.77
Kerb weight	1180 kg	2601 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	59.1 litres	13 [15.6] UK [US] gal.
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	side valve (SV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	96 PS (95 bhp) (71 kW) at 3800 rpm
maximum torque	217 Nm (160 ft·lb) (22.1 kgm) at 1800 rpm
Specific output	19.6 kW/litre 26.6 ps/litre 26.2 bhp/litre 0.43 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	59.91 Nm/litre 0.72 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.1:1
Fuel system	1 Fo carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	752.9 kPa (109.2 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 81.63 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 PS/kg 60.04 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 80.51 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 16.66 kg/kW 27.82 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	11.60 m
Front suspension	I.CS.
Rear suspension	dD.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	2LS/LT-LH
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.50
general
Carfolio.com ID	52294
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	30.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1952 Allard K3 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.