1948 Connaught L2 specifications

1948 Connaught L2 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater roadster
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2515 mm 99 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 3734 mm 147 inches
Width 1511 mm 59.5 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.48
Kerb weight 965 kg 2127 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Lea-Francis
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.8 litre
1767 cc
(107.829 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 75 × 100 mm
2.95 × 3.94 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.75
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 99 PS (98 bhp) (73 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 41.4 kW/litre
56.2 ps/litre
55.5 bhp/litre
0.91 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 441.75 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
102.97 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
75.73 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
101.55 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.2 kg/kW
22.06 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 LA.SE.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
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 4.55
general
Carfolio.com ID47993
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1948 Connaught L2 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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