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Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 103.10 mm × 95.25 mm 4.06 in × 3.75 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 6.4 litre 6380 cc (389.331 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.60:1
Fuel system 1 Rochester carburettor
Maximum power
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 120.38 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1051.8 kPa (152.5 psi)
Specific torque 83.7 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.08
Unitary capacity 797.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3048 mm
wheelbase 120 in
Length (milimeters) 5388 mm
Length (inches) 212.1 in
Width (milimeters) 2000 mm
Width (inches) 78.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1416 mm
Height (inches) 55.7 in
L:W ratio 1.77
Ground clearance (milimeters) 152 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1786 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3937 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 94.3 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 20.7 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 24.9 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock 5.500
Turning circle 13.00 m
Tyres 8.00 x 14
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.23

General information

RAC rating 52.7
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

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Designer unknown
Year 1963

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