1940 Praga Lady

This car has a 2 door convertible/cabriolet type body with a front mounted engine supplying power to the rear wheels. The Praga Lady's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1.7 litre, 4 cylinder with 3 valves per cylinder. In this application it produces 35 bhp (35.5 PS/26.1 kW) of power at 3200 rpm. The engine transmits power to the wheels via a 3 speed manual transmission. Stated weight at the kerb is 1100 kg. Maximum speed claimed is 110 km/h, which is 68 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 4 seats
Weight
1100 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.7 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
35.5 PS / 35 bhp / 26.1 kW @ 3200 rpm
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
110 km/h / 68 mph

1940 Praga Lady specifications

1940 Praga Lady data
bodywork
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Body type	4 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2650 mm	104.3 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight	1100 kg	2425 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 4
Capacity	1.7 litre 1660 cc (101.299 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	75 × 94 mm 2.95 × 3.7 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.8
Valve gear	3 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output	35.5 PS (35 bhp) (26.1 kW) at 3200 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	15.7 kW/litre 21.4 ps/litre 21.1 bhp/litre 0.35 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	6:1
Fuel system	1 Zenith carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	3
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	415 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 32.26 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 PS/kg 23.73 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.02 kW/kg 31.82 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 bhp/kg 0.01 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 42.15 kg/kW 70.4 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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	5.50 x 16
Tyres rear	5.50 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
general
Carfolio.com ID	507364
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	14.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1940 Praga Lady added 2017-01-08. Last modified 2022-11-29.