1938 Lea-Francis 12 specifications

1938 Lea-Francis 12 data
 
bodywork
Body type
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2819 mm 111 inches
Track/tread (front) 1321 mm 52 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1321 mm 52 inches
Length 4572 mm 180 inches
Width 1575 mm 62 inches
Height
Ground clearance 165 mm 6.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.62
Kerb weight 1270 kg 2800 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 50 litres 11 [13.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Lea-Francis
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.5 litre
1496 cc
(91.292 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 69 × 100 mm
2.72 × 3.94 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.69
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 61 PS (60 bhp) (45 kW)
at 4800 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 29.9 kW/litre
40.7 ps/litre
40.1 bhp/litre
0.66 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 6:1
Fuel system 1 SU carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 374 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
47.9 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
35.23 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
47.24 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
28.38 kg/kW
47.41 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 11.30 m
Front suspension LA.SE.
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 5.25
general
Carfolio.com ID83479
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 11.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1938 Lea-Francis 12 added 2001-07-24.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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