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Salmson 2300 GT

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 84.00 mm × 105.00 mm 3.31 in × 4.13 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 2.3 litre 2328 cc (142.063 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 7.50:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
Maximum power 111.5 PS (110.0 bhp) (82 kW) @ 5000 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 13.00 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 169 km/h (105 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 88.21 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 176.0 Nm (130 ft·lb) (17.9 kgm) @ 3500 rpm
bmep 950 kPa (137.8 psi)
Specific torque 75.6 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.8
Unitary capacity 582 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2685 mm
wheelbase 105.7 in
Length (milimeters) 4410 mm
Length (inches) 173.6 in
Width (milimeters) 1640 mm
Width (inches) 64.6 in
Height (milimeters) 1346 mm
Height (inches) 53 in
L:W ratio 1.64
Ground clearance (milimeters) 178 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1247 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2749 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 70.5 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering cam & peg
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.10 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.60

General information

RAC rating 17.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1953 Salmson 2300 GT PDF Manual
2300 GT picture
Designer unknown
Year 1953

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