1909 Lion Runabout specifications

1909 Lion Runabout data
 
bodywork
Body type3 seater roadster
Number of doors0
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2845 mm 112 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight 998 kg 2200 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 5.2 litre
5212 cc
(318.056 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 114.3 × 127 mm
4.5 × 5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.9
Valve gear
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 40.6 PS (40 bhp) (29.8 kW)
maximum torque
Specific output 5.7 kW/litre
7.8 ps/litre
7.7 bhp/litre
0.13 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 1303 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
40.64 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 PS/kg
29.89 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
40.08 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
33.46 kg/kW
55.89 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
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 36 x 3½
Tyres rear 36 x 3½
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID258764
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 32.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1909 Lion Runabout added 2012-01-07.
Last modified 2020-02-02.
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