Type
2+2 DHC
Wheelbase
3353 mm 132 in
Track: Front
1524 mm 60 in
Track: Rear
1524 mm 60 in
Length
5232 mm 206 in
Width
1829 mm 72 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.56
Ground clearance
191 mm 7.5 in
Kerb weight
1473 kg 3247 lb
Fuel capacity
90.9 litres 20 UK Gal 24 US Gal
Bore
75.00 mm
Cylinders
V-12 in 60.0
Displacement
4.5 litre4480 cc(273.386 cu in)
Compression ratio
7.00:1
Fuel system
2 SU carbs
Maximum power
177.4 PS (175.0 bhp) (130.5 kW)@ 5500 rpm
Specific output
39.1 bhp/litre0.64 bhp/cu in
Manufacturer
Lagonda
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
0.89
Unitary capacity
373.33 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
9.00 s
Top speed
169 km/h (105 mph)
Power-to-weight
118.81 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Turning circle
12.30 m
Suspension
front I.TB.
Transmission
4M
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
4.27
RAC rating
41.9
year
1937
This 1939 Lagonda V12 Rapide was on display at the 2006 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. It is in two-door configuration and has no side-mounted spare tire nor running boards.
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