1948 Delaunay-Belleville R 16 specifications

1948 Delaunay-Belleville R 16 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3060 mm 120.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1400 mm 55.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1400 mm 55.1 inches
Length 4800 mm 189 inches
Width 1700 mm 66.9 inches
Height 1670 mm 65.7 inches
Ground clearance 250 mm 9.8 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.57
Kerb weight 1475 kg 3252 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 50 litres 11 [13.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.3 litre
2309 cc
(140.904 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 70 × 100 mm
2.76 × 3.94 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.7
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 49.7 PS (49 bhp) (36.5 kW)
at 3200 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 15.8 kW/litre
21.5 ps/litre
21.2 bhp/litre
0.35 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 6.5:1
Fuel system 1 Zenith carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 384.83 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 115 km/h (71 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
33.68 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 PS/kg
24.77 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.02 kW/kg
33.22 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 bhp/kg
0.01 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
40.37 kg/kW
67.43 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 160 x 40
Tyres rear 160 x 40
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.27
general
Carfolio.com ID228866
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 18.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1948 Delaunay-Belleville R 16 added 2011-01-09.
Last modified 2020-02-02.