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Railton Straight 8

Bodywork

type 4/5S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 76.20 mm × 114.30 mm 3 in × 4.5 in
Cylinders S-8
Displace 4.2 litre 4170 cc (254.469 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 6.50:1
Fuel system 1 Ca carb
Maximum power 125.7 PS (124.0 bhp) (92.5 kW) @ 4200 rpm
0-50 mph 10.50 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 153 km/h (95 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 76.31 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.67
Unitary capacity 521.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3100 mm
wheelbase 122 in
Length (milimeters) 4877 mm
Length (inches) 192 in
Width (milimeters) 1778 mm
Width (inches) 70 in
Height (milimeters)
Height (inches)
L:W ratio 1.57
Ground clearance (milimeters) 216 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 8.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1625 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3583 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 59.1 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 15.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 12.60 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.11

General information

RAC rating 28.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1937 Railton Straight 8 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1937

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