1948 Frazer Nash Competition specifications

1948 Frazer Nash Competition data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater roadster
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2438 mm 96 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 3683 mm 145 inches
Width 1500 mm 59.1 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.51
Kerb weight 686 kg 1512 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2 litre
1971 cc
(120.278 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 66 × 96 mm
2.6 × 3.78 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.69
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 122 PS (120 bhp) (89 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 45.4 kW/litre
61.7 ps/litre
60.9 bhp/litre
1 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.5:1
Fuel system 3 So carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 328.5 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
177.36 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.18 PS/kg
130.44 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 kW/kg
174.93 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 bhp/kg
0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
7.67 kg/kW
12.81 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 I.TL.
Rear suspension LA.TB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.60
general
Carfolio.com ID59543
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1948 Frazer Nash Competition added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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