1953 - Armstrong-Siddeley - Sapphire 346

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Sapphire 346 1953
2. Sapphire 346 1953
General Information
Make Armstrong-Siddeley
Model Sapphire 346
Production Year 1953
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2896 mm     (114 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 4902 mm     (193 in)
Width 1830 mm     (72 in)
Height 1600 mm     (63 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,69
Weight 1575 kg     (3469,2 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area 2,32
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3435 cc     (209,62 cu in)
Bore 90 mm     (3,54 in)
Stroke 90 mm     (3,54 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1
Unitary Capacity 572,5 cc/cylinder    (34,94 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 7 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 St carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 150 HP     (111,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 213,6 N.m    (5000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 95,2 HP/ton    (71 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 43,7 HP/litre    (32,6 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 8,9 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 19,7 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 161 km/h   (100,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,09 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.W.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)