1938 Praga Alfa specifications

1938 Praga Alfa data
 
bodywork
Body type5/6 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3250 mm 128 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 5200 mm 204.7 inches
Width 1660 mm 65.4 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.6
Kerb weight 1620 kg 3571 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Praga
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.5 litre
2492 cc
(152.071 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 75 × 94 mm
2.95 × 3.7 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.8
Valve gear side valve (SV)
3 valves per cylinder
18 valves in total
maximum power output 60 PS (59 bhp) (44 kW)
at 3500 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 17.7 kW/litre
24 ps/litre
23.7 bhp/litre
0.39 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system 1 Solexh carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 415.33 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 110 km/h (68 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
36.93 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 PS/kg
27.16 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
36.42 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
36.82 kg/kW
61.51 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
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID507320
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 20.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1938 Praga Alfa added 2017-01-08.
Last modified 2022-11-29.

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