Talbot-Lago America specifications

Talbot-Lago America data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2502 mm 98.5 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4200 mm 165.4 inches
Width 1640 mm 64.6 inches
Height 1320 mm 52 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.68
Kerb weight 1000 kg 2205 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 80 litres 17.6 [21.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2.5 litre
2491 cc
(152.01 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 89.5 × 99 mm
3.52 × 3.9 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.9
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 127 PS (125 bhp) (93 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque 212 Nm (156 ft·lb) (21.6 kgm)
at 2600 rpm
Specific output 37.4 kW/litre
50.9 ps/litre
50.2 bhp/litre
0.82 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 85.11 Nm/litre
1.03 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.6:1
Fuel system 2 Ze carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1069.5 kPa (155.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 622.75 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 201 km/h (125 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
126.74 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 PS/kg
93.21 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
125 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.73 kg/kW
17.92 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 9.00 m
Front suspension I.TL.
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 1
Final drive ratio 3.90
general
Carfolio.com ID54252
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 19.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
Talbot-Lago America added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Talbot-Lago America models

Talbot-Lago America
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2476 cm3/151.1cuin 127 PS 125 bhp 93 kW 1016 kg
8 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4204mm, wb: 2502mm
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