(1933 model)
| Marque (make) | Railton | Issued from | 1933 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Straight 8 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Straight 8 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Railton | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4242 mm / 167.0 in / 167.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1120 kg / 2469 lb / 2469 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1651 mm / 65.0 in / 65.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | Load capacity | ||
| Wheelbase | 2870 mm / 113.0 in / 113.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | ||
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.48 |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Hudson | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 75.0 mm / 2.95 in / 2.95 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 114.0 mm / 4.49 in / 4.49 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.66 | |
| Fuel supply | 1 Ca carb | Engine displacement | 4010 cm3 / 244.7 cu in / 244.7 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 501.25 cm3/cylinder / 30.588 cu in/cylinder / 30.588 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | side valves (flathead, L-block, L-head) | Compression ratio | 6.5 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 70.1 kW / 95.3 hp / 95.3 hp at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | at |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 69.1 kW / 93.9 bhp / 93.9 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 23.4 kW/l / 0.521 bhp/cu in / 0.521 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.11 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 7.50 s / 7.50 s / 7.50 s | Top (maximal) speed | 145 km/h / 90 mph / 90 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 83.93 kW/ton / 114.11 bhp/ton / 114.11 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 | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Railton Straight 8
