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Lea-Francis 1½-Litre

Bodywork

type 2S RDSR
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 69.00 mm × 100.00 mm 2.72 in × 3.94 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.5 litre 1496 cc (91.292 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system
Maximum power 80.1 PS (79.0 bhp) (58.9 kW) @ 5100 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 75.74 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.69
Unitary capacity 374 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2515 mm
wheelbase 99 in
Length (milimeters) 3962 mm
Length (inches) 156 in
Width (milimeters) 1600 mm
Width (inches) 63 in
Height (milimeters)
Height (inches)
L:W ratio 1.58
Ground clearance (milimeters) 178 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1043 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2299 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 50 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 11 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 13.2 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.30 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.90

General information

RAC rating 11.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1947 Lea-Francis 1½-Litre PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1947

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