1937 Railton 16 specifications

1937 Railton 16 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2972 mm 117 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4572 mm 180 inches
Width 1727 mm 68 inches
Height
Ground clearance 216 mm 8.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.54
Kerb weight 1372 kg 3025 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 59.1 litres 13 [15.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Hudson
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.7 litre
2723 cc
(166.168 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 67.45 × 127 mm
2.66 × 5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.53
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 77 PS (76 bhp) (57 kW)
at 3800 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 20.8 kW/litre
28.3 ps/litre
27.9 bhp/litre
0.46 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 6.5:1
Fuel system 1 Ca carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 453.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 16 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 114 km/h (71 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
56.16 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
41.31 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
55.39 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
24.21 kg/kW
40.44 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 12.50 m
Front suspension LA.SE.
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 4.55
general
Carfolio.com ID47223
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1937 Railton 16 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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