The 14 hp Light Six Wingham Drophead Cabriolet is a rear wheel drive Martin Walker designed convertible/cabriolet motor vehicle with a front mounted engine, from Vauxhall.
The 14 hp Light Six Wingham Drophead Cabriolet forms part of Vauxhall's DX model series.
It is powered by a naturally aspirated engine of 1.8 litre capacity. This powerplant features overhead valve valve gear, 6 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder.
Power is transferred to the wheels through a 4 speed manual gearbox.
Its stated kerb weight is 1207 kg.
Full specs
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| bodywork | |||
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| Body type | 2+2 seater convertible/cabriolet | ||
| Number of doors | 4 | ||
| Designer | Martin Walker | ||
| dimensions & weights | |||
| Wheelbase | 2565 mm | 101 inches | |
| Track/tread (front) | 1270 mm | 50 inches | |
| Track/tread (rear) | 1270 mm | 50 inches | |
| Length | 4077 mm | 160.5 inches | |
| Width | 1626 mm | 64 inches | |
| Height | 1676 mm | 66 inches | |
| Ground clearance | 178 mm | 7 inches | |
| length:wheelbase ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Kerb weight | 1207 kg | 2661 lb | |
| Weight distribution | |||
| fuel tank capacity | 40.9 litres | 9 [10.8] UK [US] gal. | |
| aerodynamics | |||
| Drag coefficient | |||
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| CdA | |||
| Powertrain | |||
| engine type | naturally aspirated petrol | ||
| Engine manufacturer | Vauxhall | ||
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| Cylinders | Straight 6 | ||
| Capacity | 1.8 litre 1781 cc (108.683 cu in) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 61.5 × 100 mm
2.42 × 3.94 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.62 | ||
| Valve gear | overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total |
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| Engine construction | |||
| Lubrication | wet sumped | ||
| compression ratio | 6.43:1 | ||
| Fuel system | 1 Zenith carburettor | ||
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| Maximum RPM | |||
| crankshaft bearings | 4 | ||
| Engine coolant | Water | ||
| Unitary capacity | 296.83 cc | ||
| Aspiration | Normal | ||
| Compressor | N/A | ||
| Intercooler | None | ||
| Catalytic converter | N | ||
| performance | |||
| Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) | |||
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| Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) | |||
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| Fuel consumption | |||
| universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above) | |||
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| Carbon dioxide emissions | |||
| Carfolio Calculated CO2 ? | |||
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| 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 | 3½ x 16 | ||
| Wheel size rear | 3½ x 16 | ||
| Tyres front | 5.50 x 16 | ||
| Tyres rear | 5.50 x 16 | ||
| Brakes F/R | Dr/Dr | ||
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| Gearbox | 4 speed manual | ||
| Top gear ratio | 1 | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.77 | ||
| general | |||
| Carfolio.com ID | 594891 | ||
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| Model code | |||
| Model family | DX | ||
| RAC rating | 14.1 | ||
| Insurance classification | No information available | ||
| Tax band | No information available | ||
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1937 Vauxhall 14 hp Light Six Wingham Drophead Cabriolet added 2019-04-19. Last modified 2020-03-16. |
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