1938 Lea-Francis 14 specifications

1938 Lea-Francis 14 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 1.6 litre
1629 cc
(99.408 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 72 × 100 mm
2.83 × 3.94 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.72
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 59 PS (58 bhp) (43 kW)
at 4700 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 26.6 kW/litre
36.1 ps/litre
35.6 bhp/litre
0.58 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 6.25:1
Fuel system 1 SU carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 407.25 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
46.3 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
34.06 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
45.67 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
29.36 kg/kW
49.05 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 ID83336
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 12.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1938 Lea-Francis 14 added 2001-07-24.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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