1912 Peugeot L76 Grand Prix
The peugeot L76 was a highly successful race car. The L76 won both the 1912 French Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500. This car was also one of the first race cars to utilize 4 valves per cylinder driven by dual overhead camshafts.
In Detail
submitted by | Richard Owen |
engine | Inline-4 |
position | Front Longitudinal |
valvetrain | DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl |
displacement | 7598 cc / 463.7 in³ |
bore | 110 mm / 4.33 in |
stroke | 200 mm / 7.87 in |
power | 96.9 kw / 129.9 bhp @ 2250 rpm |
specific output | 17.1 bhp per litre |
bhp/weight | bhp per tonne |
body / frame | Pressed Steel |
driven wheels | RWD |
front tires | 895×135 |
rear tires | 875×120 |
front brakes | None |
f brake size | mm / in |
rear brakes | Drums |
r brake size | x 457 mm / x 18 in |
f suspension | Semi-Elliptic Springs |
r suspension | Semi-Elliptic Springs |
curb weight | 895 kg / 1973 lbs |
wheelbase | 2769 mm / 109.0 in |
front track | 1118 mm / 44.0 in |
rear track | 1118 mm / 44.0 in |
transmission | 4-Speed Manual |
gear ratios | 4.7:1, 3.5:1, 2.6:1, 2.3:1, :1 |
top speed | ~164.2 kph / 102.0 mph |