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Railton Straight 8

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 75.00 mm × 114.00 mm 2.95 in × 4.49 in
Cylinders S-8
Displace 4 litre 4010 cc (244.705 cu in)
Engine type SV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 6.50:1
Fuel system 1 Ca carb
Maximum power 95.3 PS (94.0 bhp) (70.1 kW) @ 3600 rpm
0-50 mph 7.50 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 145 km/h (90 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 83.93 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.66
Unitary capacity 501.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2870 mm
wheelbase 113 in
Length (milimeters) 4242 mm
Length (inches) 167 in
Width (milimeters) 1651 mm
Width (inches) 65 in
Height (milimeters)
Height (inches)
L:W ratio 1.48
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1120 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2469 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
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.11

General information

RAC rating 27.9
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1933 Railton Straight 8 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1933

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