1961 - Lagonda - Rapide

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Rapide 1961
General Information
Make Lagonda
Model Rapide
Production Year 1961
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 1372 mm     (54 in)
Rear Track 1410 mm     (55,5 in)
Length 4966 mm     (195,5 in)
Width 1765 mm     (69,5 in)
Height 1422 mm     (56 in)
Ground Clearance 152 mm     (6 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,71
Weight 1715 kg     (3777,5 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %50 / %50
Fuel Capacity 75 litre   (16,5 Imp gal ,  19,8 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Aston Martin
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3996 cc     (243,85 cu in)
Bore 96 mm     (3,78 in)
Stroke 92 mm     (3,62 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,04
Unitary Capacity 666 cc/cylinder    (40,64 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8,25 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 So 44 PHH carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 236 HP     (176 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 359 N.m     (264,9 lb.ft ,  36,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 336,1 N.m    (5000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 137,6 HP/ton    (102,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 59,1 HP/litre    (44 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 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,77 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,75
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.W.
Suspension (rear) dD.TB.RA.WL.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 286 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 279 mm
Wheels (front) 6L x 15
Wheels (rear) 6L x 15
Tyres (front) 7.10-15
Tyres (rear) 7.10-15