1938 Humber Super Snipe specifications

1938 Humber Super Snipe data
 
bodywork
Body type
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2896 mm 114 inches
Track/tread (front) 1422 mm 56 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1422 mm 56 inches
Length 4445 mm 175 inches
Width 1778 mm 70 inches
Height
Ground clearance 197 mm 7.8 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.53
Kerb weight 1537 kg 3389 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 59.1 litres 13 [15.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Humber
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 4.1 litre
4086 cc
(249.343 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 85 × 120 mm
3.35 × 4.72 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.71
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 101 PS (100 bhp) (75 kW)
at 3400 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 18.3 kW/litre
24.8 ps/litre
24.5 bhp/litre
0.4 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 681 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
65.97 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
48.52 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
65.06 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
20.61 kg/kW
34.43 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 12.30 m
Front suspension I.TL.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
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 4.09
general
Carfolio.com ID83864
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 26.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1938 Humber Super Snipe added 2001-07-24.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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