1941 Pontiac Custom Eight Torpedo Staion Wagon specifications

1941 Pontiac Custom Eight Torpedo Staion Wagon data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3099 mm 122 inches
Track/tread (front) 1473 mm 58 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1562 mm 61.5 inches
Length 5372 mm 211.5 inches
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
Kerb weight 1696 kg 3739 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 64.4 litres 14.2 [17] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Pontiac
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 8
Capacity 4.1 litre
4078 cc
(248.855 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82.55 × 95.25 mm
3.25 × 3.75 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.87
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 104 PS (103 bhp) (77 kW)
at 3500 rpm
maximum torque 258 Nm (190 ft·lb) (26.3 kgm)
at 2200 rpm
Specific output 18.8 kW/litre
25.6 ps/litre
25.3 bhp/litre
0.41 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 63.27 Nm/litre
0.76 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 6.5:1
Fuel system 1 Carter carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 795 kPa (115.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 509.75 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
61.58 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
45.29 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
60.73 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
22.08 kg/kW
36.88 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 6.50 x 16
Tyres rear 6.50 x 16
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID823889
Production total
Model code
Model family Series 29
RAC rating 33.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1941 Pontiac Custom Eight Torpedo Staion Wagon added 2025-01-25.
Last modified 2025-01-25.

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