1929 Cord L29 specifications

1929 Cord L29 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerAlan H. Leamy
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3493 mm 137.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1473 mm 58 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1524 mm 60 inches
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight 2041 kg 4500 lb
Weight distribution 49% front
fuel tank capacity 75.8 litres 16.7 [20] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Lycoming
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 4.9 litre
4888 cc
(298.284 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82.5 × 114.3 mm
3.25 × 4.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.72
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 127 PS (125 bhp) (93 kW)
at 3400 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 19.1 kW/litre
25.9 ps/litre
25.6 bhp/litre
0.42 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 5.3:1
Fuel system 1 Schebler carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM 4000 rpm
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 611 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 124 km/h (77 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
62.1 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
45.67 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
61.24 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
21.9 kg/kW
36.57 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 front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension LA.QE.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 7.00 x 18
Tyres rear 7.00 x 18
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter 305 mm
Rear brake diameter 356 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.08
general
Carfolio.com ID47916
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 33.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1929 Cord L29 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-04-09.
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