1937 Lanchester 14 specifications

1937 Lanchester 14 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2794 mm 110 inches
Track/tread (front) 1321 mm 52 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1321 mm 52 inches
Length 4483 mm 176.5 inches
Width 1638 mm 64.5 inches
Height
Ground clearance 140 mm 5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.6
Kerb weight 1422 kg 3135 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 54.6 litres 12 [14.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Lanchester
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 1.8 litre
1809 cc
(110.392 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 61.47 × 101.6 mm
2.42 × 4 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.61
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 53 PS (52 bhp) (39 kW)
at 4200 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 21.4 kW/litre
29.1 ps/litre
28.7 bhp/litre
0.47 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 301.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 25.8 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 25.4 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 101 km/h (63 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
37.08 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 PS/kg
27.27 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
36.57 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
36.67 kg/kW
61.26 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 12.20 m
Front suspension I.CS.
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 Wilson
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 5.25
general
Carfolio.com ID64724
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1937 Lanchester 14 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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