1950 Salmson S.4.61

The Salmson S.4.61 is a rear wheel drive car, with its motor placed in the front, and a 2 door saloon (sedan) body. The 4 cylinder, double overhead camshaft naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a volume of 1.7 litres. It musters power and torque figures of 49 bhp (49.7 PS/36.5 kW) at 4200 rpm and 113 Nm (83 lbft/11.5 kgm) at 2600 rpm respectively. A 4 speed manual 'box delivers the power to the wheels. The Salmson S.4.61 weighs a claimed 1150 kg at the kerb. The Salmson S.4.61 is said to be able to achieve a maxiumum speed of 115 km/h which is 71 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4510 mm
Weight
1150 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.7 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
49.7 PS / 49 bhp / 36.5 kW @ 4200 rpm
Torque
113 Nm / 83 ft.lb / 11.5 kgm @ 2600 rpm
Top speed
115 km/h / 71 mph

1950 Salmson S.4.61 specifications

1950 Salmson S.4.61 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2850 mm	112.2 inches
Track/tread (front)	1300 mm	51.2 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1300 mm	51.2 inches
Length	4510 mm	177.6 inches
Width	1660 mm	65.4 inches
Height	1550 mm	61 inches
Ground clearance	195 mm	7.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.58
Kerb weight	1150 kg	2535 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	52 litres	11.4 [13.7] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.7 litre 1730 cc (105.571 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	75 × 98 mm 2.95 × 3.86 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.77
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	49.7 PS (49 bhp) (36.5 kW) at 4200 rpm
maximum torque	113 Nm (83 ft·lb) (11.5 kgm) at 2600 rpm
Specific output	21.1 kW/litre 28.7 ps/litre 28.3 bhp/litre 0.46 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	65.32 Nm/litre 0.79 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	6.1:1
Fuel system	1 Zenith 35 TH carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	820.8 kPa (119 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	432.5 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	115 km/h (71 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 43.2 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 PS/kg 31.77 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 42.61 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 31.47 kg/kW 52.57 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	I.
Rear suspension	LA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	150 x 400
Tyres rear	150 x 400
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.60
general
Carfolio.com ID	43472
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	14.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1950 Salmson S.4.61 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.