1926 Elcar 8-81 Coupé specifications

1926 Elcar 8-81 Coupé data
 
bodywork
Body type4 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3226 mm 127 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Lycoming
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 8
Capacity 4.9 litre
4894 cc
(298.65 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82.55 × 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
maximum torque
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system 1 Swan carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 611.75 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
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
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 6.00
Tyres rear 32 x 6.00
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.71
general
Carfolio.com ID550275
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 33.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1926 Elcar 8-81 Coupé added 2018-05-02.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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