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Imperial Newport

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 96.80 mm × 92.20 mm 3.81 in × 3.63 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 5.4 litre 5428 cc (331.237 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.50:1
Fuel system 1 Ca WCFB-2126S carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 122.73 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1067.3 kPa (154.8 psi)
Specific torque 84.93 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.05
Unitary capacity 678.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3302 mm
wheelbase 130 in
Length (milimeters) 5664 mm
Length (inches) 223 in
Width (milimeters) 2009 mm
Width (inches) 79.1 in
Height (milimeters) 1554 mm
Height (inches) 61.2 in
L:W ratio 1.72
Ground clearance (milimeters) 157 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.2 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 2037 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4491 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 75.8 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 16.7 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 20 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.500
Turning circle 13.80 m
Tyres 8.20 x 15
Wheels 6L x 15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Brake ∅ 305 mm
Braked area
Transmission 2A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.54

General information

RAC rating 46.5
Number made 3418
Model code C69
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1955 Imperial Newport PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1955

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