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Lanchester Dauphin

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 76.20 mm × 88.90 mm 3 in × 3.5 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2.4 litre 2433 cc (148.471 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 7.75:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power 101.4 PS (100.0 bhp) (74.6 kW) @ 4600 rpm
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 69.06 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 178.0 Nm (131 ft·lb) (18.2 kgm) @ 2000-2800 rpm
bmep 919.4 kPa (133.3 psi)
Specific torque 73.16 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.86
Unitary capacity 405.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2642 mm
wheelbase 104 in
Length (milimeters) 4788 mm
Length (inches) 188.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1715 mm
Width (inches) 67.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1524 mm
Height (inches) 60 in
L:W ratio 1.81
Ground clearance (milimeters) 178 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1448 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3192 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 68.2 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering Bishop cam & roller
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.40 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.56

General information

RAC rating 21.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1954 Lanchester Dauphin PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1954

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