1950 Delahaye 178 specifications

1950 Delahaye 178 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3150 mm 124 inches
Track/tread (front) 1450 mm 57.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1525 mm 60 inches
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight 2100 kg 4630 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 115 litres 25.3 [30.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Delahaye
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 4.5 litre
4455 cc
(271.861 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 94 × 107 mm
3.7 × 4.21 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.88
Valve gear
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 140 PS (138 bhp) (103 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 23.1 kW/litre
31.4 ps/litre
31 bhp/litre
0.51 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7:1
Fuel system 1 Solex 40 AIP carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 742.5 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
66.63 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
49 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
65.71 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
20.41 kg/kW
34.09 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
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 6.50-18
Tyres rear 6.50-18
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.20
general
Carfolio.com ID360360
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 32.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1950 Delahaye 178 added 2013-12-21.
Last modified 2020-02-02.
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