1949 Plymouth Special de Luxe specifications

1949 Plymouth Special de Luxe 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 4997 mm 196.7 inches
Width 1870 mm 73.6 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.68
Kerb weight 1378 kg 3038 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3.6 litre
3569 cc
(217.794 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82.6 × 111.1 mm
3.25 × 4.37 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.74
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 96 PS (95 bhp) (71 kW)
at 3600 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 19.8 kW/litre
27 ps/litre
26.6 bhp/litre
0.44 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 6.6:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 594.83 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
69.9 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
51.41 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
68.94 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
19.45 kg/kW
32.49 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 I.CS.
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 1
Final drive ratio 3.90
general
Carfolio.com ID67452
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 25.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1949 Plymouth Special de Luxe added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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