1951 Champion 400

Champion 400 is an automobile that has a 2 door convertible/cabriolet body style styled by Drauz with a rear located engine driving through the rear wheels. The 0.4 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, two stroke, 2 cylinder that develops 14 bhp (14.2 PS/10.4 kW) of power at 4000 rpm, and maximum torque of 27 N·m (19.9 lb·ft/2.8 kgm) at 2800 rpm. A 3 speed manual transmission supplies the power to the driven wheels. Claimed weight at the kerb is 495 kg. Maximum speed stated is 85 km/h or 53 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3180 mm
Weight
495 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.4 litre
Cylinders
2, Straight
Power
14.2 PS / 14 bhp / 10.4 kW @ 4000 rpm
Torque
27 Nm / 19.9 ft.lb / 2.8 kgm @ 2800 rpm
Top speed
85 km/h / 53 mph

1951 Champion 400 specifications

1951 Champion 400 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer	Drauz
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	1800 mm	70.9 inches
Track/tread (front)	1200 mm	47.2 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1150 mm	45.3 inches
Length	3180 mm	125.2 inches
Width	1470 mm	57.9 inches
Height	1300 mm	51.2 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.77
Kerb weight	495 kg	1091 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	24 litres	5.3 [6.3] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	ILO
Engine code	WE 2/200 C
Cylinders	Straight 2
Capacity	0.4 litre 396 cc (24.165 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	61 × 68 mm 2.4 × 2.68 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.9
Valve gear	two stroke (TS)
maximum power output	14.2 PS (14 bhp) (10.4 kW) at 4000 rpm
maximum torque	27 Nm (19.9 ft·lb) (2.8 kgm) at 2800 rpm
Specific output	26.4 kW/litre 35.8 ps/litre 35.4 bhp/litre 0.58 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	68.18 Nm/litre 0.82 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	6.78:1
Fuel system	1 Solex 26 VFJS carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	428.4 kPa (62.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	198 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	85 km/h (53 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 28.68 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 PS/kg 21.09 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.02 kW/kg 28.28 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 bhp/kg 0.01 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 47.41 kg/kW 79.2 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	rear
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	3.25-16
Tyres rear	3.25-16
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1.3
Final drive ratio	3.88
general
Carfolio.com ID	447821
Production total	1904
Model code
RAC rating	4.6
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1951 Champion 400 added 2015-12-27. Last modified 2020-03-16.