1948 Humber Hawk Mk III specifications

1948 Humber Hawk Mk III data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2680 mm 105.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1448 mm 57 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1448 mm 57 inches
Length 4470 mm 176 inches
Width 1778 mm 70 inches
Height
Ground clearance 168 mm 6.6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.67
Kerb weight 1247 kg 2749 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 45.5 litres 10 [12] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Humber
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.9 litre
1944 cc
(118.63 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 75 × 110 mm
2.95 × 4.33 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.68
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 57 PS (56 bhp) (42 kW)
at 3800 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 21.5 kW/litre
29.2 ps/litre
28.8 bhp/litre
0.47 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 6.4:1
Fuel system 1 St carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 486 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
45.53 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
33.49 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
44.91 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
29.86 kg/kW
49.88 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 11.30 m
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.56
general
Carfolio.com ID57618
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1948 Humber Hawk Mk III added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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