1927 Du Pont Model E Sport Roadster specifications

1927 Du Pont Model E Sport Roadster data
 
bodywork
Body type2/4 seater roadster
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3175 mm 125 inches
Track/tread (front) 1448 mm 57 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1448 mm 57 inches
Length 4953 mm 195 inches
Width 1778 mm 70 inches
Height 1829 mm 72 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.56
Kerb weight 1678 kg 3699 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 83.3 litres 18.3 [22] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Wisconsin
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 4.4 litre
4399 cc
(268.443 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 85.73 × 127 mm
3.38 × 5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.68
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 76 PS (75 bhp) (56 kW)
at 3000 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 12.7 kW/litre
17.3 ps/litre
17 bhp/litre
0.28 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 3
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 733.17 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
45.32 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
33.33 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
44.7 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
30 kg/kW
50.12 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 32 x 6.20
Tyres rear 32 x 6.20
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.45
general
Carfolio.com ID303611
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 27.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1927 Du Pont Model E Sport Roadster added 2012-12-28.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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