1921 Wharton specifications

1921 Wharton data
 
bodywork
Body type
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3175 mm 125 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight 1905 kg 4200 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Curtiss
Engine code OX-5
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 8.2 litre
8237 cc
(502.653 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 127 mm
4 × 5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.8
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 101 PS (100 bhp) (75 kW)
at 1800 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 9.1 kW/litre
12.3 ps/litre
12.1 bhp/litre
0.2 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system 1 Stromberg carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 1029.63 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 Higher is better
53.22 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
39.14 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
52.49 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
25.55 kg/kW
42.67 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
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 34 x 4½
Tyres rear 34 x 4½
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio 3.60
general
Carfolio.com ID211332
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1921 Wharton added 2010-04-15.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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