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British Salmson 12/55

Bodywork

type
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 69.00 mm x 98.00 mm 2.72 in x 3.86 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.5 litre 1466 cc (89.461 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 5.50:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
Maximum power 55.8 PS (55.0 bhp) (41 kW) @ 4500 rpm
0-50 mph 17.00 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 121 km/h (75 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 49.19 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.7
Unitary capacity 366.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2800 mm
wheelbase 110.2 in
Length (milimeters) 4216 mm
Length (inches) 166 in
Width (milimeters) 1626 mm
Width (inches) 64 in
Height (milimeters)
Height (inches)
L:W ratio 1.51
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1118 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2465 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
Final drive ratio 4.75

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 1934 British Salmson 12/55 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1934

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