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Cord 812

Bodywork

type 4/5S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 88.90 mm x 92.25 mm 3.5 in x 3.63 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 4.7 litre 4729 cc (288.581 cu in)
Engine type SV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 6.50:1
Fuel system
Maximum power 172.4 PS (170.0 bhp) (126.8 kW) @ 4250 rpm
0-50 mph 10.50 s
0-60 mph 13.20 s
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 164 km/h (102 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 3
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.96
Unitary capacity 591.13 cc/cylinder
Aspiration S/Charged
Compressor type
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3175 mm
wheelbase 125 in
Length (milimeters) 4801 mm
Length (inches) 189 in
Width (milimeters) 1956 mm
Width (inches) 77 in
Height (milimeters)
Height (inches)
L:W ratio 1.51
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms)
Kerb weight (pounds)
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive FWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 16 x 6.50
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 0.64
Final drive ratio 4.30

General information

RAC rating 39.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1937 Cord 812 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1937

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