1921 Oldsmobile 37-A specifications

1921 Oldsmobile 37-A data
 
bodywork
Body type
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2845 mm 112 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight 1112 kg 2452 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Oldsmobile
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 5 litre
4994 cc
(304.753 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93.7 × 120.7 mm
3.69 × 4.75 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.78
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 41.6 PS (41 bhp) (30.6 kW)
at 2600 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 6.1 kW/litre
8.3 ps/litre
8.2 bhp/litre
0.13 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system 1 Johnson carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 3
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 832.33 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 Higher is better
37.38 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 PS/kg
27.49 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
36.87 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
36.37 kg/kW
60.75 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 32 x 4
Tyres rear 32 x 4
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.60
general
Carfolio.com ID214126
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 32.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1921 Oldsmobile 37-A added 2010-05-19.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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