1928 Gardner Eight Roadster specifications

1928 Gardner Eight Roadster data
 
bodywork
Body type4 seater roadster
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3175 mm 125 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 litre
4040 cc
(246.536 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 73 × 120.65 mm
2.87 × 4.75 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.61
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 87 PS (86 bhp) (64 kW)
maximum torque
Specific output 15.9 kW/litre
21.6 ps/litre
21.3 bhp/litre
0.35 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system 1 Schebler carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 505 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 31 x 6.00
Tyres rear 31 x 6.00
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID364144
Production total
Model code
Model family Series 85
RAC rating 26.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1928 Gardner Eight Roadster added 2014-02-27.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

Gardner Eight - Series 85 models

1928 Gardner Eight Sedan Series 85
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4040 cm3/246.5cuin 87 PS 86 bhp 64 kW
8 cyl, 4.0ℓ, wb: 3175mm
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