| Marque (make) | Talbot-Lago | Issued from | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | America | Issued until | |
| Serie | America | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Talbot-Lago | Country | FR |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4204 mm / 165.5 in / 165.5 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1638 mm / 64.5 in / 64.5 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Height | Total (curb) weight | 1016 kg / 2240 lb / 2240 lb | |
| Wheelbase | 2502 mm / 98.5 in / 98.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1295 mm / 51.0 in / 51.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1295 mm / 51.0 in / 51.0 in | Fuel capacity | 82 l / 18.0 UK gal / 21.6 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (90.0° vee) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 72.5 mm / 2.85 in / 2.85 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 75.0 mm / 2.95 in / 2.95 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.97 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 2476 cm3 / 151.1 cu in / 151.1 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 309.50 cm3/cylinder / 18.887 cu in/cylinder / 18.887 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 7.6 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 93.2 kW / 126.7 hp / 126.7 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | at |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 91.9 kW / 124.9 bhp / 124.9 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | N | Specific output | 50.5 kW/l / 1.125 bhp/cu in / 1.125 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | M | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.91 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 123.03 kW/ton / 167.27 bhp/ton / 167.27 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 | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 6.00 x 16 | Tyres rear | 6.00 x 16 |
| Brakes front | Dr | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | 286 mm / 11.3 in / 11.3 in | Brake diameter rear | 286 mm / 11.3 in / 11.3 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Talbot-Lago America
