(1934 model)
| Marque (make) | British Salmson | Issued from | 1934 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 12/55 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 12 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | British Salmson | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | Number of seats | ||
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4216 mm / 166.0 in / 166.0 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1626 mm / 64.0 in / 64.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.51 |
| Height | Total (curb) weight | 1118 kg / 2465 lb / 2465 lb | |
| Wheelbase | 2800 mm / 110.2 in / 110.2 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Track rear | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 2 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 69.0 mm / 2.72 in / 2.72 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 98.0 mm / 3.86 in / 3.86 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.7 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1466 cm3 / 89.5 cu in / 89.5 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 366.50 cm3/cylinder / 22.365 cu in/cylinder / 22.365 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 5.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 41.0 kW / 55.7 hp / 55.7 hp at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | at |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 40.5 kW / 55.1 bhp / 55.1 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | N | Specific output | 37.5 kW/l / 0.836 bhp/cu in / 0.836 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.75 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 17.00 s / 17.00 s / 17.00 s | Top (maximal) speed | 121 km/h / 75 mph / 75 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 49.19 kW/ton / 66.88 bhp/ton / 66.88 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | LA.SE. | Suspension rear | LA.QE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of British Salmson 12/55
