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Humber Super Snipe

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 87.30 mm × 82.60 mm 3.44 in × 3.25 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3 litre 2966 cc (180.996 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
Maximum power 122.7 PS (121.0 bhp) (90.2 kW) @ 4800 rpm
0-50 mph 12.10 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 20.70 s
Standing km
Top speed 152 km/h (94 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 81.1 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 219.0 Nm (162 ft·lb) (22.3 kgm) @ 1800 rpm
bmep 927.9 kPa (134.6 psi)
Specific torque 73.84 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.06
Unitary capacity 494.33 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2794 mm
wheelbase 110 in
Length (milimeters) 4693 mm
Length (inches) 184.8 in
Width (milimeters) 1765 mm
Width (inches) 69.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1549 mm
Height (inches) 61 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1492 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3289 lb
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 RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3O
Top gear ratio 0.77
Final drive ratio 4.55

General information

RAC rating 28.4
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1959 Humber Super Snipe PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1959

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