Wheelbase
2819 mm 111 in
Track: Front
1321 mm 52 in
Track: Rear
1321 mm 52 in
Length
4572 mm 180 in
Width
1575 mm 62 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.62
Ground clearance
165 mm 6.5 in
Kerb weight
1270 kg 2800 lb
Fuel capacity
50 litres 11 UK Gal 13.2 US Gal
Bore
72.00 mm
Cylinders
S-4
Displacement
1.6 litre1629 cc(99.408 cu in)
Type
OHV
Compression ratio
6.25:1
Fuel system
1 SU carb
Maximum power
58.8 PS (58.0 bhp) (43.3 kW)@ 4700 rpm
Specific output
35.6 bhp/litre0.58 bhp/cu in
Manufacturer
Lea-Francis
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
0.72
Unitary capacity
407.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
Power-to-weight
45.67 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Turning circle
11.30 m
Suspension
front LA.SE.
Transmission
4M
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
5.25
RAC rating
12.9
year
1938
partially obscured, as a Lea-Francis 14/40 Tourer, circa 1927/1928 in age. He also thinks the coachwork may be by coachbuilder Cross & Ellis, if anyone can confirm or dispute this I'd appreciate it.
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This Lea-Francis 14hp Sports is better than a special. I really admire its lines - for 1947 this was an advanced form of styling.
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prototype of the Lea-Francis 14 Sports, registration GRW 492, being driven by my correspondent's father, Ken Rose, who at that time (1947) was the company's chief test driver.