1937 Cord 812

This automobile has a 2 door convertible/cabriolet body style styled by Gordon Buehrig with a front located engine powering the front wheels. The power is produced by a supercharged engine of 4.7 litre capacity. This unit features side valve valve gear, a 90 degree V 8 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 170 bhp (172 PS/127 kW) of power at 4250 rpm. A 4 speed manual gearbox transfers the power to the wheels. Maximum speed claimed is 164 km/h or 102 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 4/5 seats
Length
4801 mm
Engine type
supercharged petrol
Engine size
4.7 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
172 PS / 170 bhp / 127 kW @ 4250 rpm
Torque
Unknown
Acceleration
0-60 mph 13.2 s
Top speed
164 km/h / 102 mph

1937 Cord 812 specifications

1937 Cord 812 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer	Gordon Buehrig
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	3175 mm	125 inches
Track/tread (front)	1422 mm	56 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1549 mm	61 inches
Length	4801 mm	189 inches
Width	1956 mm	77 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.51
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	supercharged petrol
Engine manufacturer	Lycoming
Engine code
Cylinders	V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity	4.7 litre 4729 cc (288.581 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	88.9 × 92.25 mm 3.5 × 3.63 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.96
Valve gear	side valve (SV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	172 PS (170 bhp) (127 kW) at 4250 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	26.8 kW/litre 36.4 ps/litre 35.9 bhp/litre 0.59 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	6.5:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	3
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	591.13 cc
Aspiration	S/Charged
Compressor
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	10.5 s
Acceleration 0-60mph	13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	164 km/h (102 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
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	front wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	LA.TL.TA.
Rear suspension	LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	16 x 6.50
Tyres rear	16 x 6.50
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.64
Final drive ratio	4.30
general
Carfolio.com ID	6072
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	39.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1937 Cord 812 added before December 1995. Last modified 2022-06-16.