1961 Lagonda Rapide specifications

1961 Lagonda Rapide data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2896 mm 114 inches
Track/tread (front) 1372 mm 54 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1410 mm 55.5 inches
Length 4966 mm 195.5 inches
Width 1765 mm 69.5 inches
Height 1422 mm 56 inches
Ground clearance 152 mm 6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 1715 kg 3781 lb
Weight distribution 50% front
fuel tank capacity 75 litres 16.5 [19.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Aston Martin
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 4 litre
3996 cc
(243.851 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 96 × 92 mm
3.78 × 3.62 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.04
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
239 PS (236 bhp) (176 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
359 Nm (265 ft·lb) (36.6 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
44 kW/litre
59.9 ps/litre
59.1 bhp/litre
0.97 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
89.84 Nm/litre
1.09 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.25:1
Fuel system 2 So 44 PHH carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1129 kPa (163.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 666 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
139.52 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
102.62 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
137.61 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.75 kg/kW
16.28 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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 3.750
Turning circle
Front suspension I.CS.W.
Rear suspension dD.TB.RA.WL.
Wheel size front 6L x 15
Wheel size rear 6L x 15
Tyres front 7.10-15
Tyres rear 7.10-15
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter 286 mm
Rear brake diameter 279 mm
Braked area 3174 cm2
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.77
general
Carfolio.com ID64801
Production total 48
Model code
RAC rating 34.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1961 Lagonda Rapide added before December 1995.
Last modified 2018-10-23.