1916 National Highway Twelve specifications

1916 National Highway Twelve data
 
bodywork
Body type3 seater roadster
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3251 mm 128 inches
Track/tread (front) 1422 mm 56 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1422 mm 56 inches
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer National
Engine code
Cylinders V 12 in 60° vee
Capacity 5.5 litre
5548 cc
(338.56 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 69.85 × 120.65 mm
2.75 × 4.75 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.58
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output 81 PS (80 bhp) (60 kW)
at 2800 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 10.8 kW/litre
14.6 ps/litre
14.4 bhp/litre
0.24 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system 1 Rayfield carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 462.33 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
Weight-to-power ratio
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 4½
Tyres rear 36 x 4½
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.58
general
Carfolio.com ID201465
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 36.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1916 National Highway Twelve added 2009-08-31.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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