1946 Mathis VL 333 specifications

1946 Mathis VL 333 data
 
bodywork
Body type3+1 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerJean Andreau
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2300 mm 90.6 inches
Track/tread (front) 1500 mm 59.1 inches
Track/tread (rear)
Length 3400 mm 133.9 inches
Width 1740 mm 68.5 inches
Height 1425 mm 56.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.48
Kerb weight 389 kg 858 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 18 litres 4 [4.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders Flat 2
Capacity 0.7 litre
707 cc
(43.144 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 75 × 80 mm
2.95 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.94
Valve gear
maximum power output 15 PS (14.8 bhp) (11 kW)
at 3000 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 15.6 kW/litre
21.2 ps/litre
20.9 bhp/litre
0.34 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 6.25:1
Fuel system 1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 353.5 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
38.58 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 PS/kg
28.37 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
38.05 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
35.25 kg/kW
58.88 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 front 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
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/-
Front brake diameter 254 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.87
general
Carfolio.com ID303655
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 7.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1946 Mathis VL 333 added 2012-12-28.
Last modified 2020-02-02.