1938 - Lea-Francis - 12

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 12 1938
General Information
Make Lea-Francis
Model 12
Production Year 1938
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 2819 mm     (111 in)
Front Track 1321 mm     (52 in)
Rear Track 1321 mm     (52 in)
Length 4572 mm     (180 in)
Width 1575 mm     (62 in)
Height
Ground Clearance 165 mm     (6,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,62
Weight 1270 kg     (2797,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 50 litre   (11 Imp gal ,  13,2 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Lea-Francis
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1496 cc     (91,29 cu in)
Bore 69 mm     (2,72 in)
Stroke 100 mm     (3,94 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,69
Unitary Capacity 374 cc/cylinder    (22,82 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 6 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 SU carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 60 HP     (44,7 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 89 N.m    (4800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 47,2 HP/ton    (35,2 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 40,1 HP/litre    (29,9 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 5,25 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 11,3 m    (37,1 ft)
Suspension (front) LA.SE.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)