The Convertible Sedan is a rear wheel drive convertible/cabriolet car with a front positioned engine, sold by La Salle.
The Convertible Sedan is part of La Salle's 39-50 series.
The 5.3 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, side valve, 8 cylinder that develops 125 bhp (127 PS/93 kW) of power at 3400 rpm.
A 3 speed manual transmission transfers the power to the driven wheels.
Full specs
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| bodywork | |||
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| Body type | 4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet | ||
| Number of doors | 4 | ||
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| dimensions & weights | |||
| Wheelbase | 3048 mm | 120 inches | |
| Track/tread (front) | 1473 mm | 58 inches | |
| Track/tread (rear) | 1499 mm | 59 inches | |
| Length | 5144 mm | 202.5 inches | |
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| Height | |||
| Ground clearance | |||
| length:wheelbase ratio | 1.69 | ||
| Kerb weight | |||
| Weight distribution | |||
| fuel tank capacity | 83.3 litres | 18.3 [22] UK [US] gal. | |
| aerodynamics | |||
| Drag coefficient | |||
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| CdA | |||
| Powertrain | |||
| engine type | naturally aspirated petrol | ||
| Engine manufacturer | Cadillac | ||
| Engine code | 39-50 | ||
| Cylinders | V 8 in 90° vee | ||
| Capacity | 5.3 litre 5275 cc (321.9 cu in) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 85.7 × 114.3 mm
3.37 × 4.5 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Valve gear | side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total |
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| maximum power output (gross) |
127 PS (125 bhp) (93 kW) at 3400 rpm |
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| maximum torque (gross) |
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| Specific output (gross) |
17.7 kW/litre 24 ps/litre 23.7 bhp/litre 0.39 bhp/cu in |
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| Engine construction | |||
| Lubrication | wet sumped | ||
| compression ratio | 6.25:1 | ||
| Fuel system | 1 Carter carburettor | ||
| bmep (brake mean effective pressure) | |||
| Maximum RPM | |||
| crankshaft bearings | 3 | ||
| Engine coolant | Water | ||
| Unitary capacity | 659.38 cc | ||
| Aspiration | Normal | ||
| Compressor | N/A | ||
| Intercooler | None | ||
| Catalytic converter | N | ||
| performance | |||
| Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) | |||
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| Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) | |||
| Standing quarter-mile | |||
| Standing kilometre | |||
| Maximum speed | |||
| Power-to-weight ratio | |||
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| Fuel consumption | |||
| universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above) | |||
| litres/100km | |||
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| UK MPG | |||
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| 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 | |||
| Front suspension | |||
| Rear suspension | |||
| Wheel size front | 4.50 x 16 | ||
| Wheel size rear | 4.50 x 16 | ||
| Tyres front | U.S. and Firestone 7.00-16 | ||
| Tyres rear | U.S. and Firestone 7.00-16 | ||
| Brakes F/R | Dr/Dr-S | ||
| Front brake diameter | 305 mm | ||
| Rear brake diameter | 305 mm | ||
| Braked area | |||
| Gearbox | 3 speed manual | ||
| Top gear ratio | 1 | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.92 | ||
| general | |||
| Carfolio.com ID | 578292 | ||
| Production total | |||
| Model code | 5029 | ||
| Model family | 39-50 | ||
| RAC rating | 36.4 | ||
| Insurance classification | No information available | ||
| Tax band | No information available | ||
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1939 La Salle Convertible Sedan added 2018-12-27. Last modified 2020-03-16. |
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