1947 Davis Divan

The Davis Divan is a coupé with 2 doors and a front mounted engine which supplies the power to the rear wheels. The Davis Divan's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 2.2 litre, side valve 4 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. In this application it develops 60 bhp (61 PS/45 kW) of power. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 3 speed manual gearbox. It weighs a quoted 628 kg at the kerb. Maximum stated speed is 126 km/h (78 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 4 seats
Length
4572 mm
Weight
628 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.2 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
61 PS / 60 bhp / 45 kW
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
126 km/h / 78 mph

1947 Davis Divan specifications

1947 Davis Divan data
bodywork
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Body type	4 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2743 mm	108 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	4572 mm	180 inches
Width	1829 mm	72 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.67
Kerb weight	628 kg	1385 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Hercules
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	2.2 litre 2175 cc (132.727 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	82.55 × 101.6 mm 3.25 × 4 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.81
Valve gear	side valve (SV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	61 PS (60 bhp) (45 kW)
maximum torque
Specific output	20.6 kW/litre 28 ps/litre 27.6 bhp/litre 0.45 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	543.75 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	126 km/h (78 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 96.87 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 PS/kg 71.25 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 kW/kg 95.54 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 14.04 kg/kW 23.45 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	front
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
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	123211
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	16.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1947 Davis Divan added 2004-11-21. Last modified 2013-02-28.