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1932 Aston Martin 1½ Litre Le Mans

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Quick Facts

Build Start: 1932

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1932
Model Variant: 1½

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2591mm
Track/tread (rear): 1321mm
Width: 1651mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 86.4litres
Track/tread (front): 1321mm
Length: 3861mm
Height: 1346mm
Kerb weight: 965kg

Body Details

Body Type: 2/4 seater tourer

Engine Details

Sump: dry sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Manufacturer: Aston Martin
Capacity: 1.5 litre (1493 cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.7
Specific output: 46.9bhp/litre
Compression Ratio: 7.5:1
Crankshaft Bearings: 3
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 4.25
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 69.3 × 99mm

Performance

Maximum Power Output: 71 @ 4750 rpm
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 18.2s
Maximum Speed: 137km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 18.49kg/kW
Acceleration 0-60mph: 24.6s
Power-to-weight ratio: 73.55 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 2 SU carburettors

Chassis & Geomtry

Front Suspension: LA.SE.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.49
Rear suspension: LA.SE.

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Front: 4.50 x 21
Tyres Rear: 4.50 x 21

Other

RAC rating: 11.9
Unitary Capacity: 373.25cc
Number of doors: 2
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total

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