1934 - British Salmson - 12/55

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 12/55 1934
General Information
Make British Salmson
Model 12/55
Production Year 1934
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 2800 mm     (110,2 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 4216 mm     (166 in)
Width 1626 mm     (64 in)
Height
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,51
Weight 1118 kg     (2462,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1466 cc     (89,46 cu in)
Bore 69 mm     (2,72 in)
Stroke 98 mm     (3,86 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,7
Unitary Capacity 366,5 cc/cylinder    (22,37 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 5,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 So carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 55 HP     (41 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 87 N.m    (4500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 49,2 HP/ton    (36,7 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 37,5 HP/litre    (28 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 17 s
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 121 km/h   (75,2 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type
Top Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio 4,75 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) LA.SE.
Suspension (rear) LA.QE.
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)