1939 Nash 400 specifications

1939 Nash 400 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2972 mm 117 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4991 mm 196.5 inches
Width 1854 mm 73 inches
Height
Ground clearance 191 mm 7.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.68
Kerb weight 1372 kg 3025 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 72.7 litres 16 [19.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Nash
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3 litre
3040 cc
(185.512 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 76.2 × 112.1 mm
3 × 4.41 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.68
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 76 PS (75 bhp) (56 kW)
at 3400 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 18.4 kW/litre
25 ps/litre
24.7 bhp/litre
0.4 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 506.67 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
55.42 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
40.76 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
54.66 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
24.53 kg/kW
40.98 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 10.40 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 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 2.75
Final drive ratio 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID73612
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 21.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1939 Nash 400 added 1996-11-25.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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