These are standard specifications for the 1938 Era Type B, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Wilson preselector
Chassis # R14B
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Body on box-section frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1935 - 1939 |
| Weight : | 2015 lbs | 913.989 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Supercharged Straight 6 | SU carburetor | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1980 cc | 120.8 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 7500 RPM |
| Bore : | 62.8 mm | 2.472 in. |
| Stroke : | 107.0 mm | 4.213 in. |
| Compression : | 6.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 2 (0.333333333333333 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
4 Manual Wilson preselector
Production Figures
| B-Type Production (1935-1939) : | 13 |
| : | 5 in 1935; 7 in 1936; 1 in 1938 |
| 1938 Era Type B | |
Dimension(s)
Monoposto
Chassis # R14B
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| Seating Capacity : | 1 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Height : | 44.0 in | 1118 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 96.0 in | 2438 mm. |
| Front Track : | 52.5 in | 1333 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 48.0 in | 1219 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Porsche trailing arms, transverse torsion bar, hydraulic shock absorbers Rear : Live axle, semi-elliptic springs, Hartford friction dampers | |
1938 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $763 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,730 |
| Avg. Home : | $3,900 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.10 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1938 Era Type B?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1938 Era Type B? A: The 1938 Era Type B has a wheelbase size of 95.98 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1938 Era Type B? A: The 1938 Era Type B was a Monoposto.Q: How many B-Type were produced? A: Era produced 13 examples of the B-Type from 1935 to 1939.Q: What engine did the 1938 Era Type B have? A: The engine powering the 1938 Era Type B was a Supercharged Straight 6 (1980 cc | 120.8 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 7500 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1938 Era Type B have? A: The 1938 Era Type B had a 4 speed Manual Wilson preselector gearbox.