Aston Martin Le Mans (1932 - 1934)
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| dimensions & weights | |||
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| mm | inches | ||
| Wheelbase | 2591 | 102 | |
| Track/tread (front) | 1321 | 52 | |
| Track/tread (rear) | 1321 | 52 | |
| Length | 3861 | 152 | |
| Width | 1651 | 65 | |
| Height | 1346 | 53 | |
| length:wheelbase ratio | 1.49 | ||
| Kerb weight | 965 kg | 2127 lb | |
| fuel tank capacity | 86.4 litres | 19 UK Gal | 22.8 US Gal |
| engine | |||
| engine type | naturally aspirated petrol | ||
| Engine manufacturer | Aston Martin | ||
| Cylinders | Straight 4 | ||
| Capacity | 1.5 litre 1493 cc (91.108 cu in) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 69.3 × 99 mm 2.73 × 3.9 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Valve gear | single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total |
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| maximum power output | 71 PS (70 bhp) (52 kW) at 4750 rpm |
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| Specific output | 46.9 bhp/litre 0.77 bhp/cu in |
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| sump | dry sumped | ||
| compression ratio | 7.5:1 | ||
| Fuel system | 2 SU carburettors | ||
| crankshaft bearings | 3 | ||
| Engine coolant | Water | ||
| Unitary capacity | 373.25 cc | ||
| Aspiration | Normal | ||
| Compressor | N/A | ||
| Intercooler | None | ||
| Catalytic converter | N | ||
| performance | |||
| Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) | 18.2 s | ||
| Acceleration 0-60mph | 24.6 s | ||
| Maximum speed | 137 km/h (85 mph) | ||
| Power-to-weight ratio | 73.55 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 54.09 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 72.54 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 bhp/lb |
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| Weight-to-power ratio | 18.49 kg/kW 30.88 lb/bhp |
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| chassis | |||
| Engine position | front | ||
| Engine layout | longitudinal | ||
| Drive wheels | rear wheel drive | ||
| Torque split | N/A | ||
| Front suspension | LA.SE. | ||
| Rear suspension | LA.SE. | ||
| Tyres front | 4.50 x 21 | ||
| Tyres rear | 4.50 x 21 | ||
| Brakes F/R | Dr/Dr | ||
| Gearbox | 4 speed manual | ||
| Top gear ratio | 1 | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.25 | ||