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British Salmson 12/55

(1934 model)

Brief specs of 1934 British Salmson 12/55

petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1466 cm3 / 89.5 cu in / 89.5 cu in, 41.0 kW / 55.0 hp / 55.0 hp @ 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm, rear wheel drive, 121 km/h / 75 mph / 75 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)British SalmsonIssued from1934
Model12/55Issued until
Serie12Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerBritish SalmsonCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors
Bodywork typeNumber of seats
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4216 mm / 166.0 in / 166.0 inTotal (curb) weight1118 kg / 2465 lb / 2465 lb
Width1626 mm / 64.0 in / 64.0 inDry weight
HeightLoad capacity
Wheelbase2800 mm / 110.2 in / 110.2 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio1.51  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore69.0 mm / 2.72 in / 2.72 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke98.0 mm / 3.86 in / 3.86 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.7
Fuel supply1 So carbEngine displacement1466 cm3 / 89.5 cu in / 89.5 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity366.50 cm3/cylinder / 22.365 cu in/cylinder / 22.365 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio5.5 : 1
SumpMax. output power41.0 kW / 55.0 hp / 55.0 hp at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque at
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)6.8 kW / 9.1 hp / 9.1 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output28.0 kW/l / 0.615 bhp/cu in / 0.615 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque

Transmission

Transmission typeNumber of gears
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.75

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)17.00 s / 17.00 s / 17.00 sTop (maximal) speed121 km/h / 75 mph / 75 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio49.2 kW/ton / 37.3 bhp/ton / 37.3 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontLive axle, Semi-elliptic leaf springsSuspension rearLive axle, Quarter-elliptic leaf springs
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of British Salmson 12/55

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