1937 Allard V8

The Allard V8 is a 2 door roadster style road car with a front mounted engine supplying power to the rear wheels. Powering the Allard V8 is a side valve, 3.6 litre naturally aspirated 8 cylinder engine, with 2 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 85 bhp (86 PS/63 kW) at 3800 rpm and 203 N·m (150 lb·ft/20.7 kgm) at 1500 rpm respectively. The engine powers the wheels through a 3 speed manual transmission. The quoted weight at the kerb is 1067 kg. Its maximum speed stated is 153 km/h or 95 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door roadster with 2 seats
Length
3810 mm
Weight
1067 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
Top speed
153 km/h / 95 mph

1937 Allard V8 specifications

1937 Allard V8 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater roadster
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2540 mm	100 inches
Track/tread (front)	1422 mm	56 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1422 mm	56 inches
Length	3810 mm	150 inches
Width	1575 mm	62 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.5
Kerb weight	1067 kg	2352 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	side valve (SV) 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 Ford 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	153 km/h (95 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 80.77 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 PS/kg 59.4 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 79.66 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 16.83 kg/kW 28.12 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
general
Carfolio.com ID	52965
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	30.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1937 Allard V8 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.