1912 Sunbeam 12/16

The 12/16 is a rear wheel drive sedan/saloon road car with a front positioned engine, from Sunbeam. Its 3 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, side valve, 4 cylinder that develops 25 bhp (25.3 PS/18.6 kW) of power. A 4 speed manual gearbox transfers the power to the wheels. Maximum claimed speed is 68 km/h, which equates to 42 mph.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4248 mm
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
3 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
25.3 PS / 25 bhp / 18.6 kW
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
68 km/h / 42 mph

1912 Sunbeam 12/16 specifications

1912 Sunbeam 12/16 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	3162 mm	124.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1372 mm	54 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1372 mm	54 inches
Length	4248 mm	167.2 inches
Width	1727 mm	68 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.34
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Sunbeam
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	3 litre 3016 cc (184.048 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	80 × 150 mm 3.15 × 5.91 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.53
Valve gear	side valve (SV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	25.3 PS (25 bhp) (18.6 kW)
maximum torque
Specific output	6.2 kW/litre 8.4 ps/litre 8.3 bhp/litre 0.14 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system	1 Claudel carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	754 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	68 km/h (42 mph)
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
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	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	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	19338
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	15.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1912 Sunbeam 12/16 added 1997-09-24. Last modified 2013-02-28.