1949 - Lea-Francis - 18 hp Sports

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 18 hp Sports 1949
General Information
Make Lea-Francis
Model 18 hp Sports
Production Year 1949
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2515 mm     (99 in)
Front Track 1308 mm     (51,5 in)
Rear Track 1330 mm     (52,4 in)
Length 4191 mm     (165 in)
Width 1600 mm     (63 in)
Height 1372 mm     (54 in)
Ground Clearance 178 mm     (7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,67
Weight 1092 kg     (2405,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 68,2 litre   (15 Imp gal ,  18 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 2496 cc     (152,32 cu in)
Bore 85 mm     (3,35 in)
Stroke 110 mm     (4,33 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,77
Unitary Capacity 624 cc/cylinder    (38,08 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 7 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 SU carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 100 HP     (74,6 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 178 N.m    (4000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 91,6 HP/ton    (68,3 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 3,6 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type Burman
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.TB.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 6.00 x 16
Tyres (rear) 6.00 x 16