1940 Praga Golden specifications

1940 Praga Golden data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3900 mm 153.5 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight 1950 kg 4299 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 3.9 litre
3915 cc
(238.908 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 85 × 115 mm
3.35 × 4.53 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.74
Valve gear
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 81 PS (80 bhp) (60 kW)
at 3000 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 15.2 kW/litre
20.7 ps/litre
20.4 bhp/litre
0.33 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 4.5:1
Fuel system 1 Stromberg carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 652.5 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 138 km/h (86 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
41.6 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 PS/kg
30.59 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
41.03 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
32.69 kg/kW
54.6 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 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID508123
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 26.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1940 Praga Golden added 2017-01-08.
Last modified 2022-11-29.