1948 Sunbeam-Talbot 80 specifications

1948 Sunbeam-Talbot 80 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2477 mm 97.5 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4255 mm 167.5 inches
Width 1588 mm 62.5 inches
Height
Ground clearance 152 mm 6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight 1184 kg 2610 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 45.5 litres 10 [12] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.2 litre
1185 cc
(72.313 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 63 × 95 mm
2.48 × 3.74 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.66
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 47.7 PS (47 bhp) (35 kW)
at 4800 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 29.6 kW/litre
40.2 ps/litre
39.7 bhp/litre
0.65 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 6.88:1
Fuel system 1 St carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 296.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 19.4 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 24.4 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 117 km/h (73 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
40.25 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 PS/kg
29.6 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
39.7 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
33.78 kg/kW
56.43 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 11.00 m
Front suspension LA.SE.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 5.22
general
Carfolio.com ID44451
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 9.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1948 Sunbeam-Talbot 80 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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