1950 Lanchester 14

This vehicle has a sedan/saloon body style with a front mounted engine driving through the rear wheels. Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 2 litre, overhead valve 4 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. In this application it has an output of 60 bhp (61 PS/45 kW) of power at 4200 rpm, and maximum torque of 128 N·m (94 lb·ft/13.1 kgm) at 2000 rpm. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual 'box. Its quoted kerb weight is 1410 kg.
Full specs

Body type
sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4470 mm
Weight
1410 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
61 PS / 60 bhp / 45 kW @ 4200 rpm
Torque
128 Nm / 94 ft.lb / 13.1 kgm @ 2000 rpm

1950 Lanchester 14 specifications

1950 Lanchester 14 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2642 mm	104 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	4470 mm	176 inches
Width	1664 mm	65.5 inches
Height	1651 mm	65 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.69
Kerb weight	1410 kg	3109 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	2 litre 1968 cc (120.095 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	76.2 × 107.9 mm 3 × 4.25 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.71
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	61 PS (60 bhp) (45 kW) at 4200 rpm
maximum torque	128 Nm (94 ft·lb) (13.1 kgm) at 2000 rpm
Specific output	22.7 kW/litre 30.9 ps/litre 30.5 bhp/litre 0.5 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	65.04 Nm/litre 0.79 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	6.7:1
Fuel system	1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	817.3 kPa (118.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	492 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 43.14 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 PS/kg 31.73 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 42.55 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 31.51 kg/kW 52.64 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	unknown
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.TB.
Rear suspension	LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.60
general
Carfolio.com ID	64614
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	14.4
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1950 Lanchester 14 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.