1937 Jowett 9G specifications

1937 Jowett 9G data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
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 826 kg 1821 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 Straight 2
Capacity 0.9 litre
946 cc
(57.728 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 77 × 101.5 mm
3.03 × 4 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.76
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
4 valves in total
maximum power output 17.2 PS (17 bhp) (12.7 kW)
at 3500 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 13.4 kW/litre
18.2 ps/litre
18 bhp/litre
0.29 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 473 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 50.8 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 33.4 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 80 km/h (50 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
20.87 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.02 PS/kg
15.35 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.02 kW/kg
20.58 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.02 bhp/kg
0.01 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
65.16 kg/kW
108.84 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 11.00 m
Front suspension LA.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 ID63657
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 7.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1937 Jowett 9G added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.