1937 - 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 1937
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 3100 mm     (122 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 4877 mm     (192 in)
Width 1778 mm     (70 in)
Height
Ground Clearance 216 mm     (8,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,57
Weight 1625 kg     (3579,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 59,1 litre   (13 Imp gal ,  15,6 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Hudson
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 4170 cc     (254,47 cu in)
Bore 76,2 mm     (3 in)
Stroke 114,3 mm     (4,5 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,67
Unitary Capacity 521,25 cc/cylinder    (31,81 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 124 HP     (92,5 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 210,2 N.m    (4200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 76,3 HP/ton    (56,9 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 29,7 HP/litre    (22,2 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 10,5 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 153 km/h   (95,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3M
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 12,6 m    (41,3 ft)
Suspension (front) LA.SE.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)