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Engine
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Configuration |
Straight 6
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Location |
Front, longitudinally mounted
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Construction |
cast-iron block and head
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Displacement |
3,557 cc / 217.1 cu in |
Bore / Stroke |
84.0 mm (3.3 in) / 107.0 mm (4.2 in)
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Compression |
7.0:1 |
Valvetrain |
2 valves / cylinder, OHV
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Fuel feed |
3 Solex 40 FILP Carburettors
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Aspiration |
Naturally Aspirated |
Power |
120 bhp / 90 kW
@ 4,200 rpm
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BHP/Liter |
34 bhp / liter |
Drivetrain |
Chassis |
steel ladder frame |
Front suspension |
transverse semi-elliptic leaf spring, top links, transverse Rafex friction dampers |
Rear suspension |
live axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs, transverse Rafex friction damper |
Steering |
worm-and-nut |
Brakes |
cable operated drums, all-round |
Gearbox |
4 speed Manual
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Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
Dimensions |
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) |
2,700 mm (106.3 in) / 1,380 mm (54.3 in) / 1,350 mm (53.1 in)
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Performance figures |
Top Speed |
160 km/h (99 mph)
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Resources |
Suggested reading |
- Delahaye - Styling and Design, by Richard Adatto and Diane Meredith
- Delahaye, Le Grand Livre, by J. Dorizon, F. Peigney and J.-P. Dauliac
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