1955 - Armstrong-Siddeley - Sapphire 234

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Sapphire 234 1955
General Information
Make Armstrong-Siddeley
Model Sapphire 234
Production Year 1955
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2819 mm     (111 in)
Front Track 1400 mm     (55,1 in)
Rear Track 1378 mm     (54,3 in)
Length 4572 mm     (180 in)
Width 1740 mm     (68,5 in)
Height 1568 mm     (61,7 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,62
Weight 1360 kg     (2995,6 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 OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2290 cc     (139,74 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 7,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 SU carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 120 HP     (89,5 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 189 N.m     (139,5 lb.ft ,  19,3 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 170,9 N.m    (5000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 88,2 HP/ton    (65,8 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 52,4 HP/litre    (39,1 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 10,9 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 20,2 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 155 km/h   (96,3 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 0,77 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,54 : 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.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)