Humber Super Snipe Mk III

Humber Super Snipe Mk III - key facts

First introduced in 1950, the Humber Super Snipe Mk III ended production in 1952.
The maximum speed of the Humber Super Snipe Mk III was 84.1 mph.

Humber Super Snipe Mk III Specifications
From	1950
Until	1952
Bodywork
Dimensions
Length	15ft 103/4in	4.85m
Width	6ft 23/4in	1.9m
Kerb Weight	3752lb/1.675ton	1702kg
Engine
Engine displacement	4086cc	249cu in
Cylinders	6
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Side Valve
Power Output	100bhp @ 3400rpm	99PS @ 3400rpm
Specific Output	24bhp/litre	0.4bhp/cu in
Torque Output	197lbft @ 1200rpm	267Nm @ 1200rpm
Specific Torque	65Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Single Carburettor
Carburettor make	Stromberg
Performance
Power to weight	60bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	13.1 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	21.7 seconds
Top speed	84.1mph	135km/h
Fuel consumption	17.7mpg	8km/l
Chassis
Engine location	Front
Engine alignment	Longitudinal
Driven wheels	Rear
Front Suspension	Independent Transverse Leaf
Rear Suspension	Beam axle half eliptic leaf
Brakes	Drums front and rear
Gearbox type	4 speed Manual
Number of gears	4