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Lea-Francis Lynx Prototype

(1960 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)Lea-FrancisIssued from1960
ModelLynx PrototypeIssued until
SerieLynxNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerLea-FrancisCountryCH

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typedrophead coupé (convertible coupé)Number of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4572 mm / 180.0 in / 180.0 inGround clearance
Width1778 mm / 70.0 in / 70.0 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.82
HeightTotal (curb) weight1016 kg / 2240 lb / 2240 lb
Wheelbase2515 mm / 99.0 in / 99.0 inDry weight
Track front1321 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1321 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 inFuel capacity

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerFordValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore82.5 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke79.5 mm / 3.13 in / 3.13 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.04
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement2553 cm3 / 155.8 cu in / 155.8 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity425.50 cm3/cylinder / 25.966 cu in/cylinder / 25.966 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio8.0 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power79.8 kW / 108.5 hp / 108.5 hp at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque at
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantotherMax. net output78.7 kW / 107.0 bhp / 107.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output41.9 kW/l / 0.934 bhp/cu in / 0.934 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque

Transmission

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

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed177 km/h / 110 mph / 110 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio105.31 kW/ton / 143.18 bhp/ton / 143.18 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)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steering  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Lea-Francis Lynx Prototype

 
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