1951 Muntz Jet

This vehicle has a 2 door convertible/cabriolet type body with a front positioned engine supplying power to the rear wheels. Power is produced by a side valve, 5.5 litre naturally aspirated 8 cylinder motor, with 2 valves per cylinder that provides power and torque figures of 154 bhp (156 PS/115 kW) at 3600 rpm and 237 N·m (175 lb·ft/24.2 kgm) at 1200 rpm respectively. The engine transmits power to the wheels via a 3 speed automatic gearbox. Claimed weight at the kerb is 1588 kg. Maximum speed claimed is 174 km/h (108 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2+2 seats
Length
4775 mm
Weight
1588 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
5.5 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
156 PS / 154 bhp / 115 kW @ 3600 rpm
Torque
237 Nm / 175 ft.lb / 24.2 kgm @ 1200 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 12.3 s
Top speed
174 km/h / 108 mph

1951 Muntz Jet specifications

1951 Muntz Jet data
bodywork
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Body type	2+2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2946 mm	116 inches
Track/tread (front)	1422 mm	56 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1422 mm	56 inches
Length	4775 mm	188 inches
Width	1727 mm	68 inches
Height	1435 mm	56.5 inches
Ground clearance	152 mm	6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.62
Kerb weight	1588 kg	3501 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Lincoln
Engine code
Cylinders	V 8
Capacity	5.5 litre 5517 cc (336.668 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	88.9 × 111.1 mm 3.5 × 4.37 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.8
Valve gear	side valve (SV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	156 PS (154 bhp) (115 kW) at 3600 rpm
maximum torque	237 Nm (175 ft·lb) (24.2 kgm) at 1200 rpm
Specific output	20.8 kW/litre 28.3 ps/litre 27.9 bhp/litre 0.46 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	42.96 Nm/litre 0.52 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	7:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	539.8 kPa (78.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	689.63 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	9 s
Acceleration 0-60mph	12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	174 km/h (108 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 98.33 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 PS/kg 72.32 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 kW/kg 96.98 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 13.83 kg/kW 23.1 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	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	6.70 x 15
Tyres rear	6.70 x 15
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.31
general
Carfolio.com ID	115170
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	39.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1951 Muntz Jet added 2003-10-24. Last modified 2013-02-28.