1937 Aston Martin 15 hp Speed Model specifications

1937 Aston Martin 15 hp Speed Model data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater roadster
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2591 mm 102 inches
Track/tread (front) 1384 mm 54.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1384 mm 54.5 inches
Length 4267 mm 168 inches
Width 1626 mm 64 inches
Height 1397 mm 55 inches
Ground clearance 165 mm 6.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
Kerb weight 1164 kg 2566 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 77.3 litres 17 [20.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Aston Martin
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1950 cc
(118.996 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 78 × 102 mm
3.07 × 4.02 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.76
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
maximum torque
Engine construction
Lubrication dry sumped
compression ratio 8.2:1
Fuel system 2 SU carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 487.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 20.2 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 157 km/h (98 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
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 2.250
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 5.25 x 18
Tyres rear 5.25 x 18
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio 4.67
general
Carfolio.com ID173745
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 15.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1937 Aston Martin 15 hp Speed Model added 2008-04-12.
Last modified 2013-02-28.