1937 Jowett 10

The 10 is a motor car from Jowett, with rear wheel drive, a front mounted engine and a 4 door saloon (sedan) body style. Its 1.2 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, side valve, 4 cylinder unit that develops 32 bhp (32.4 PS/23.9 kW) of power at 4000 rpm. The engine powers the wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission. Quoted kerb weight is 914 kg. Maximum stated speed is 96 km/h, or 60 mph.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4090 mm
Weight
914 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.2 litre
Cylinders
4, Flat
Power
32.4 PS / 32 bhp / 23.9 kW @ 4000 rpm
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
96 km/h / 60 mph

1937 Jowett 10 specifications

1937 Jowett 10 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2590 mm	102 inches
Track/tread (front)	1232 mm	48.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1232 mm	48.5 inches
Length	4090 mm	161 inches
Width	1562 mm	61.5 inches
Height	1626 mm	64 inches
Ground clearance	191 mm	7.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.58
Kerb weight	914 kg	2015 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	31.8 litres	7 [8.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Jowett
Engine code
Cylinders	Flat 4
Capacity	1.2 litre 1166 cc (71.154 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	63.5 × 92 mm 2.5 × 3.62 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.69
Valve gear	side valve (SV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	32.4 PS (32 bhp) (23.9 kW) at 4000 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	20.5 kW/litre 27.8 ps/litre 27.4 bhp/litre 0.45 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	291.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	24.6 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	96 km/h (60 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 35.5 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 PS/kg 26.11 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 35.01 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 38.3 kg/kW 63.98 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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	11.00 m
Front suspension	BA.SE.
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	4.89
general
Carfolio.com ID	63624
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	10.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1937 Jowett 10 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.