1946 Lanchester Ten

The Lanchester Ten is a saloon (sedan)-bodied car with a front mounted engine supplying power to the rear wheels. It is powered by a naturally aspirated engine of 1.3 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 40 bhp (40.6 PS/29.8 kW) of power at 4200 rpm. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. The Lanchester Ten weighs a quoted 1118 kg at the kerb. It is said to be able to attain a maxiumum speed of 111 km/h which is 69 mph.
Full specs

Body type
sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4013 mm
Weight
1118 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.3 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
40.6 PS / 40 bhp / 29.8 kW @ 4200 rpm
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
111 km/h / 69 mph

1946 Lanchester Ten specifications

1946 Lanchester Ten data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2515 mm	99 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	4013 mm	158 inches
Width	1473 mm	58 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.6
Kerb weight	1118 kg	2465 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	1.3 litre 1287 cc (78.538 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	63.5 × 101.6 mm 2.5 × 4 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.63
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	40.6 PS (40 bhp) (29.8 kW) at 4200 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	23.2 kW/litre 31.5 ps/litre 31.1 bhp/litre 0.51 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7:1
Fuel system	1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	321.75 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	26 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	27.5 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	111 km/h (69 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 36.28 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 PS/kg 26.68 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 35.78 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 37.48 kg/kW 62.61 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.CS.
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	5.00
general
Carfolio.com ID	64735
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	10.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1946 Lanchester Ten added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.