1914 Simplex 50 hp specifications

1914 Simplex 50 hp data
 
bodywork
Body type5 seater tourer
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3277 mm 129 inches
Track/tread (front) 1422 mm 56 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1422 mm 56 inches
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance 254 mm 10 inches
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight 1950 kg 4299 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 106.1 litres 23.3 [28] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Simplex
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 9.8 litre
9787 cc
(597.239 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 146.05 × 146.05 mm
5.75 × 5.75 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
maximum torque
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system 1 Rayfield carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 3
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 2446.75 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
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
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 36 x 5
Tyres rear 36 x 5
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.10
general
Carfolio.com ID234531
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 52.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1914 Simplex 50 hp added 2011-02-23.
Last modified 2020-02-02.