1923 Oldsmobile 47 Light Eight Touring Car specifications

1923 Oldsmobile 47 Light Eight Touring Car data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater tourer
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2921 mm 115 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight 1370 kg 3020 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 53 litres 11.7 [14] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Oldsmobile
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 3.8 litre
3827 cc
(233.538 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 73 × 114.3 mm
2.87 × 4.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.64
Valve gear
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 64 PS (63.5 bhp) (47 kW)
at 2710 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 12.4 kW/litre
16.8 ps/litre
16.6 bhp/litre
0.27 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system 1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 478.38 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
46.99 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
34.56 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
46.35 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
28.93 kg/kW
48.33 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 5.10
general
Carfolio.com ID446853
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 26.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1923 Oldsmobile 47 Light Eight Touring Car added 2015-12-26.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

Oldsmobile 47 models

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3827 cm3/233.5cuin 64 PS 64 bhp 47 kW 1411 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3827 cm3/233.5cuin 64 PS 64 bhp 47 kW 1461 kg
2 door roadster FR 3M 3827 cm3/233.5cuin 64 PS 64 bhp 47 kW 1411 kg
4 door tourer FR 3M 3827 cm3/233.5cuin 64 PS 64 bhp 47 kW 1424 kg
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