1941 Willys-Overland Jeep MB specifications

1941 Willys-Overland Jeep MB data
 
bodywork
Body type4 seater off-road vehicle
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2032 mm 80 inches
Track/tread (front) 1226 mm 48.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1226 mm 48.3 inches
Length 3327 mm 131 inches
Width 1575 mm 62 inches
Height 1829 mm 72 inches
Ground clearance 222 mm 8.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.64
Kerb weight 1113 kg 2454 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Willys
Engine code 44lor 442 'Go Devil'
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2.2 litre
2199 cc
(134.191 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 79.38 × 111.13 mm
3.13 × 4.38 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.71
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
55 PS (54 bhp) (40 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
129 Nm (95 ft·lb) (13.2 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
18.3 kW/litre
24.9 ps/litre
24.6 bhp/litre
0.4 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
58.66 Nm/litre
0.71 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 6.48:1
Fuel system 1 Ca W0-539S carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 737.2 kPa (106.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 549.75 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
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
49.19 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
36.18 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
48.52 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
27.64 kg/kW
46.17 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 four wheel drive  
Torque split
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension LA.SE.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 6.00-16 6-ply
Tyres rear 6.00-16 6-ply
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.88
general
Carfolio.com ID94468
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 15.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1941 Willys-Overland Jeep MB added 2002-06-04.
Last modified 2013-02-28.