1933 - Railton - Straight 8

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Straight 8 1935
2. Straight 8 1937
3. Straight 8 1933
General Information
Make Railton
Model Straight 8
Production Year 1933
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 2870 mm     (113 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 4242 mm     (167 in)
Width 1651 mm     (65 in)
Height
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,48
Weight 1120 kg     (2467 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Hudson
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 4010 cc     (244,71 cu in)
Bore 75 mm     (2,95 in)
Stroke 114 mm     (4,49 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,66
Unitary Capacity 501,25 cc/cylinder    (30,59 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 6,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ca carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 94 HP     (70,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 3600 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 185,9 N.m    (3600 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 83,9 HP/ton    (62,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 23,4 HP/litre    (17,5 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 7,5 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 145 km/h   (90,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,11 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)