1932 Hispano Suiza Type 68 Bis J12 Cabriolet specifications

1932 Hispano Suiza Type 68 Bis J12 Cabriolet data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
DesignerSaoutchik
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase
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 Hispano-Suiza
Engine code
Cylinders V 12 in 60° vee
Capacity 11.3 litre
11310 cc
(690.179 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 100 × 120 mm
3.94 × 4.72 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.83
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output 253 PS (250 bhp) (186 kW)
at 3000 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 16.5 kW/litre
22.4 ps/litre
22.1 bhp/litre
0.36 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 6:1
Fuel system 2 Hispano Suiza carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 942.5 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
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 LA.SE.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.72
general
Carfolio.com ID60577
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 74.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1932 Hispano Suiza Type 68 Bis J12 Cabriolet added before December 1995.
Last modified 2020-02-08.

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