1948 Keller Super Chief Station Wagon specifications

1948 Keller Super Chief Station Wagon data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2337 mm 92 inches
Track/tread (front) 1270 mm 50 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1270 mm 50 inches
Length 4242 mm 167 inches
Width 1613 mm 63.5 inches
Height 1524 mm 60 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.82
Kerb weight 1021 kg 2251 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 53 litres 11.7 [14] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Continental
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2.7 litre
2657 cc
(162.14 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 87.25 × 111.1 mm
3.44 × 4.37 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.79
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 59 PS (58 bhp) (43 kW)
at 3600 rpm
maximum torque 122 Nm (90 ft·lb) (12.4 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output 16.3 kW/litre
22.1 ps/litre
21.8 bhp/litre
0.36 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 45.92 Nm/litre
0.55 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 7:1
Fuel system 1 Ca carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 577 kPa (83.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 3
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 664.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 17.8 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 25.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 24.2 s
@ 58.5 mph
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 121 km/h (75 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
57.6 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
42.36 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
56.81 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
23.61 kg/kW
39.43 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 4.000
Turning circle
Front suspension I.STA.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front 5.0 x 15
Wheel size rear 5.0 x 15
Tyres front 5.50 x 15
Tyres rear 5.50 x 15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter 229 mm
Rear brake diameter 229 mm
Braked area 1460 cm2
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID136642
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 18.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1948 Keller Super Chief Station Wagon added 2006-01-12.
Last modified 2013-02-28.